Iowa · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Greene County, IA
5 community water systems serving Greene County reported 24 lead and 340 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 719 of unknown material. The most are in Jefferson Water Department.
6.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.0%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 81%
Water systems serving Greene County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Water DepartmentJefferson | 7 | 214 | 386 | 11% |
| Grand JCT Municipal Water DeptGrand Junction | 13 | 61 | 209 | 17% |
| Churdan Water SupplyChurdan | 1 | 27 | 49 | 14% |
| Scranton Water SystemScranton | 1 | 20 | 75 | 8.6% |
| Xenia RWD (North)Stratford | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0.7% |
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 Greene County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Greene County reported 24 lead and 340 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 719 of unknown material.
Which Greene County water systems have the most lead lines?
Jefferson Water Department (221), Grand JCT Municipal Water Dept (74), Churdan Water Supply (28).
How do I check my home in Greene 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.