Iowa · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Decatur County, IA
6 community water systems serving Decatur County reported 83 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,563 of unknown material. The most are in Leon Water Supply.
0.3% 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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 33%
- Non-lead 67%
Water systems serving Decatur County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Water SupplyLeon | 83 | 0 | 207 | 8.5% |
| Garden Grove Water SupplyGarden Grove | 0 | 1 | 32 | 1.1% |
| Rathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun)Centerville | 0 | 0 | 9,323 | 0% |
| Sirwa #3 (Leon)Decatur City | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Sirwa #2 (Creston)Creston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lamoni Municipal UtilitiesLamoni | 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 Decatur County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Decatur County reported 83 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,563 of unknown material.
Which Decatur County water systems have the most lead lines?
Leon Water Supply (83), Garden Grove Water Supply (1).
How do I check my home in Decatur 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.