Iowa · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Jackson County, IA
7 community water systems serving Jackson County reported 35 lead and 73 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 114 of unknown material. The most are in Sabula Water Supply.
2.2% 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 0.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.5%
- Unknown 2.3%
- Non-lead 95%
Water systems serving Jackson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabula Water SupplySabula | 0 | 62 | 13 | 21% |
| Maquoketa Municipal WaterMaquoketa | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0.9% |
| Miles Water DepartmentMiles | 11 | 0 | 7 | 5.2% |
| Baldwin Water SupplyBaldwin | 0 | 7 | 64 | 9.9% |
| Bellevue Municipal UtilitiesBellevue | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0.4% |
| La Motte Water SupplyLa Motte | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0% |
| Preston Muni Water SupplyPreston | 0 | 0 | 10 | 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 Jackson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Jackson County reported 35 lead and 73 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 114 of unknown material.
Which Jackson County water systems have the most lead lines?
Sabula Water Supply (62), Maquoketa Municipal Water (23), Miles Water Department (11).
How do I check my home in Jackson 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.