Iowa · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Dubuque County, IA
9 community water systems serving Dubuque County reported 11 lead and 97 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 24,024 of unknown material. The most are in Dyersville Municipal Water Co.
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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 76%
- Non-lead 24%
Water systems serving Dubuque County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyersville Municipal Water CoDyersville | 6 | 52 | 8 | 3.0% |
| Cascade Municipal Water SupplyCascade | 0 | 34 | 1 | 2.8% |
| Holy Cross Water SupplyHoly Cross | 0 | 11 | 6 | 6.4% |
| Worthington Water SupplyWorthington | 5 | 0 | 54 | 2.8% |
| Dubuque Water WorksDubuque | 0 | 0 | 23,954 | 0% |
| Farley Water SupplyFarley | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Asbury Municipal Water SystemAsbury | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Peosta Water SupplyPeosta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Epworth Water SupplyEpworth | 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 Dubuque County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Dubuque County reported 11 lead and 97 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 24,024 of unknown material.
Which Dubuque County water systems have the most lead lines?
Dyersville Municipal Water Co (58), Cascade Municipal Water Supply (34), Holy Cross Water Supply (11).
How do I check my home in Dubuque 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.