Iowa · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cass County, IA
5 community water systems serving Cass County reported 11 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 21 of unknown material. The most are in Griswold Water Supply.
0.2% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Iowa average (5.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0.4%
- Non-lead 99%
Water systems serving Cass County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griswold Water SupplyGriswold | 10 | 0 | 5 | 1.8% |
| Anita Municipal UtilitiesAnita | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Wiota Water WorksWiota | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Lewis Water SupplyLewis | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Atlantic Municipal UtilitiesAtlantic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Cass County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cass County reported 11 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 21 of unknown material.
Which Cass County water systems have the most lead lines?
Griswold Water Supply (10), Anita Municipal Utilities (1).
How do I check my home in Cass 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.