Iowa · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Carroll County, IA
8 community water systems serving Carroll County reported 253 lead and 277 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,552 of unknown material. The most are in Carroll Municipal Water Supply.
6.2% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.2%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 76%
Water systems serving Carroll County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Municipal Water SupplyCarroll | 196 | 17 | 39 | 4.8% |
| Glidden Water SupplyGlidden | 53 | 64 | 92 | 23% |
| Coon Rapids Municipal UtilitiesCoon Rapids | 0 | 107 | 1 | 15% |
| Manning Water SupplyManning | 0 | 87 | 20 | 11% |
| Ralston Water Treatment PlantRalston | 1 | 1 | 19 | 4.9% |
| Breda Water SupplyBreda | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.7% |
| Arcadia Water SupplyArcadia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.9% |
| West Central Rwa - Nish SystemManning | 0 | 0 | 1,379 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Carroll County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Carroll County reported 253 lead and 277 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,552 of unknown material.
Which Carroll County water systems have the most lead lines?
Carroll Municipal Water Supply (213), Glidden Water Supply (117), Coon Rapids Municipal Utilities (107).
How do I check my home in Carroll County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.