Iowa · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Fayette County, IA
4 community water systems serving Fayette County reported 4 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 191 of unknown material. The most are in Arlington Water Supply.
0.4% 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 4.0%
- Non-lead 96%
Water systems serving Fayette County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Water SupplyArlington | 4 | 10 | 11 | 5.8% |
| Fayette Water SupplyFayette | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.6% |
| Oelwein Municipal Water WorksOelwein | 0 | 0 | 180 | 0% |
| West Union Water SupplyWest Union | 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 Fayette County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Fayette County reported 4 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 191 of unknown material.
Which Fayette County water systems have the most lead lines?
Arlington Water Supply (14), Fayette Water Supply (3).
How do I check my home in Fayette 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.