Iowa · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Des Moines County, IA
6 community water systems serving Des Moines County reported 4 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,623 of unknown material. The most are in Mediapolis 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 9.2%
- Non-lead 91%
Water systems serving Des Moines County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediapolis Water SupplyMediapolis | 1 | 28 | 2 | 4.1% |
| Burlington Municipal WaterworksBurlington | 2 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Danville Water SupplyDanville | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.3% |
| Rathbun Reg WTR Assn (Burlington)Burlington | 0 | 0 | 1,581 | 0% |
| West Burlington Muni. Water SupplyWest Burlington | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0% |
| Middletown Water SupplyMiddletown | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 Des Moines County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Des Moines County reported 4 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,623 of unknown material.
Which Des Moines County water systems have the most lead lines?
Mediapolis Water Supply (29), Burlington Municipal Waterworks (2), Danville Water Supply (1).
How do I check my home in Des Moines 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.