Iowa · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Dallas County, IA
13 community water systems serving Dallas County reported 4 lead and 84 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,214 of unknown material. The most are in West Des Moines Water Works.
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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 84%
Water systems serving Dallas County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Des Moines Water WorksWest Des Moines | 0 | 59 | 4,590 | 0.3% |
| Dexter Water SupplyDexter | 2 | 11 | 13 | 4.1% |
| Granger Muni Water SupplyGranger | 0 | 8 | 26 | 1.0% |
| Dallas Center Water SupplyDallas Center | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0.6% |
| De Soto Water SupplyDe Soto | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0.6% |
| Adel Municipal Water WorksAdel | 1 | 0 | 545 | <0.1% |
| Perry Municipal Water WorksPerry | 0 | 0 | 1,327 | 0% |
| Xenia RWD (Woodward)Woodward | 0 | 0 | 485 | 0% |
| Waukee Water SupplyWaukee | 0 | 0 | 110 | 0% |
| Dmww-Greenbrier EstatesCumming | 0 | 0 | 97 | 0% |
| Xenia RWD (Des Moines)Minburn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Woodward Water SupplyWoodward | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Van Meter Municipal Water WorkVan Meter | 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 Dallas County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Dallas County reported 4 lead and 84 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,214 of unknown material.
Which Dallas County water systems have the most lead lines?
West Des Moines Water Works (59), Dexter Water Supply (13), Granger Muni Water Supply (8).
How do I check my home in Dallas 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.