Iowa · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Fremont County, IA
6 community water systems serving Fremont County reported 11 lead and 52 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 875 of unknown material. The most are in Tabor Water Supply.
3.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Iowa average (5.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.9%
- Unknown 49%
- Non-lead 48%
Water systems serving Fremont County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Water SupplyTabor | 0 | 19 | 169 | 4.3% |
| Hamburg Water SupplyHamburg | 0 | 16 | 210 | 3.3% |
| Farragut Water SupplyFarragut | 4 | 11 | 0 | 6.7% |
| Randolph Water WorksRandolph | 7 | 3 | 69 | 9.5% |
| Thurman Water WorksThurman | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3.4% |
| Sidney Water SupplySidney | 0 | 0 | 427 | 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 Fremont County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Fremont County reported 11 lead and 52 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 875 of unknown material.
Which Fremont County water systems have the most lead lines?
Tabor Water Supply (19), Hamburg Water Supply (16), Farragut Water Supply (15).
How do I check my home in Fremont 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.