Iowa · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Iowa County, IA
9 community water systems serving Iowa County reported 95 lead and 88 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 277 of unknown material. The most are in Ladora 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 2.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.8%
- Unknown 5.8%
- Non-lead 90%
Water systems serving Iowa County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladora Water SupplyLadora | 55 | 9 | 60 | 52% |
| Marengo Water SupplyMarengo | 17 | 45 | 41 | 11% |
| Williamsburg Public Water SupplyWilliamsburg | 15 | 14 | 0 | 2.1% |
| Amana Society Water System NorthMiddle Amana | 0 | 9 | 108 | 1.4% |
| Victor Municipal Water DeptVictor | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1.6% |
| South Amana Water SupplySouth Amana | 0 | 6 | 10 | 4.5% |
| Millersburg Water DeptMillersburg | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5.7% |
| North English Water DepartmentNorth English | 1 | 0 | 58 | 0.2% |
| Poweshiek Water Association (Iac)South Amana | 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 Iowa County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Iowa County reported 95 lead and 88 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 277 of unknown material.
Which Iowa County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ladora Water Supply (64), Marengo Water Supply (62), Williamsburg Public Water Supply (29).
How do I check my home in Iowa 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.