Iowa · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Howard County, IA
4 community water systems serving Howard County reported 30 lead and 77 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 534 of unknown material. The most are in Elma Water Supply.
3.8% 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 1.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.7%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 77%
Water systems serving Howard County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elma Water SupplyElma | 3 | 49 | 24 | 17% |
| Lime Springs Water SupplyLime Springs | 22 | 27 | 2 | 22% |
| Cresco WaterworksCresco | 5 | 0 | 73 | 0.3% |
| Riceville Water SupplyRiceville | 0 | 1 | 435 | 0.2% |
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 Howard County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Howard County reported 30 lead and 77 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 534 of unknown material.
Which Howard County water systems have the most lead lines?
Elma Water Supply (52), Lime Springs Water Supply (49), Cresco Waterworks (5).
How do I check my home in Howard 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.