Iowa · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Henry County, IA
5 community water systems serving Henry County reported 1 lead and 46 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,114 of unknown material. The most are in Winfield Muni Water Dept.
0.6% 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) 0.6%
- Unknown 26%
- Non-lead 74%
Water systems serving Henry County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield Muni Water DeptWinfield | 1 | 42 | 71 | 9.1% |
| Mount Pleasant Municipal UtilitiesMount Pleasant | 0 | 4 | 43 | 0.1% |
| Rathbun Reg WTR Assn (Burlington)Burlington | 0 | 0 | 1,581 | 0% |
| Rathbun Regional Water (Mount Pleasant)Mount Pleasant | 0 | 0 | 419 | 0% |
| New London Munic Water DeptNew London | 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 Henry County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Henry County reported 1 lead and 46 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,114 of unknown material.
Which Henry County water systems have the most lead lines?
Winfield Muni Water Dept (43), Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities (4).
How do I check my home in Henry 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.