Iowa · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cedar County, IA
8 community water systems serving Cedar County reported 94 lead and 104 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,058 of unknown material. The most are in West Branch Water Works.
3.8% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Iowa average (5.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.0%
- Unknown 20%
- Non-lead 76%
Water systems serving Cedar County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Water WorksWest Branch | 55 | 0 | 47 | 4.8% |
| Stanwood Water SupplyStanwood | 1 | 38 | 50 | 13% |
| Bennett WaterworksBennett | 5 | 32 | 79 | 21% |
| Durant Water SupplyDurant | 23 | 0 | 145 | 2.7% |
| Tipton Water SupplyTipton | 0 | 12 | 619 | 0.8% |
| Mechanicsville Water DeptMechanicsville | 1 | 10 | 102 | 2.3% |
| Lowden Water SupplyLowden | 7 | 4 | 16 | 2.7% |
| Clarence Water SupplyClarence | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2.3% |
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 Cedar County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cedar County reported 94 lead and 104 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,058 of unknown material.
Which Cedar County water systems have the most lead lines?
West Branch Water Works (55), Stanwood Water Supply (39), Bennett Waterworks (37).
How do I check my home in Cedar 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.