Iowa · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hamilton County, IA
8 community water systems serving Hamilton County reported 59 lead and 43 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 289 of unknown material. The most are in Webster City Water Supply.
1.3% 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 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 3.7%
- Non-lead 95%
Water systems serving Hamilton County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster City Water SupplyWebster City | 17 | 12 | 44 | 0.9% |
| Jewell Water SupplyJewell | 29 | 0 | 7 | 5.2% |
| Xenia RWD (North)Stratford | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0.7% |
| Stanhope Water DepartmentStanhope | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3.2% |
| Ellsworth Public Water SupplyEllsworth | 3 | 3 | 200 | 2.3% |
| Stratford Muni Water DeptStratford | 5 | 0 | 34 | 1.5% |
| Williams Water SupplyWilliams | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2.5% |
| Randall Water SupplyRandall | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.0% |
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 Hamilton County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hamilton County reported 59 lead and 43 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 289 of unknown material.
Which Hamilton County water systems have the most lead lines?
Webster City Water Supply (29), Jewell Water Supply (29), Xenia RWD (North) (20).
How do I check my home in Hamilton 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.