Iowa · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Clayton County, IA
12 community water systems serving Clayton County reported 182 lead and 174 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 850 of unknown material. The most are in Edgewood Water Supply.
7.2% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.5%
- Unknown 17%
- Non-lead 76%
Water systems serving Clayton County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Water SupplyEdgewood | 1 | 76 | 19 | 17% |
| Strawberry Point Water SupplyStrawberry Point | 75 | 0 | 257 | 13% |
| McGregor Water DeptMcGregor | 55 | 10 | 3 | 16% |
| Elkader Muni Water DeptElkader | 11 | 30 | 37 | 6.0% |
| Monona Municipal Water DeptMonona | 14 | 15 | 13 | 3.8% |
| Marquette Water SupplyMarquette | 20 | 1 | 15 | 9.6% |
| Garnavillo Water SupplyGarnavillo | 1 | 19 | 298 | 4.9% |
| Farmersburg WaterworksFarmersburg | 3 | 8 | 44 | 8.5% |
| Clayton Water SupplyClayton | 0 | 9 | 17 | 9.2% |
| Saint Olaf Water SupplySaint Olaf | 2 | 6 | 20 | 12% |
| Volga Water SupplyVolga City | 0 | 0 | 127 | 0% |
| Guttenberg Water UtilityGuttenberg | 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 Clayton County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Clayton County reported 182 lead and 174 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 850 of unknown material.
Which Clayton County water systems have the most lead lines?
Edgewood Water Supply (77), Strawberry Point Water Supply (75), McGregor Water Dept (65).
How do I check my home in Clayton 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.