Iowa · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hardin County, IA
7 community water systems serving Hardin County reported 20 lead and 38 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,999 of unknown material. The most are in Ackley Municipal Water Works.
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) 0.2%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 67%
Water systems serving Hardin County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackley Municipal Water WorksAckley | 12 | 36 | 133 | 5.7% |
| Hubbard Water SupplyHubbard | 5 | 0 | 37 | 1.3% |
| Iowa Falls Water DepartmentIowa Falls | 3 | 0 | 383 | 0.1% |
| Eldora Water SupplyEldora | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.2% |
| Ia Regional Utilities Assoc (Waverly)Waverly | 0 | 0 | 6,096 | 0% |
| Alden Water SupplyAlden | 0 | 0 | 273 | 0% |
| Steamboat Rock Water DeptSteamboat Rock | 0 | 0 | 75 | 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 Hardin County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hardin County reported 20 lead and 38 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,999 of unknown material.
Which Hardin County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ackley Municipal Water Works (48), Hubbard Water Supply (5), Iowa Falls Water Department (3).
How do I check my home in Hardin 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.