Iowa · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Jasper County, IA
8 community water systems serving Jasper County reported 119 lead and 161 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,662 of unknown material. The most are in Prairie City Water Works.
1.0% 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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 29%
- Non-lead 70%
Water systems serving Jasper County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie City Water WorksPrairie City | 95 | 38 | 0 | 19% |
| Colfax Water SupplyColfax | 0 | 101 | 1 | 11% |
| Newton Water SupplyNewton | 22 | 0 | 1,224 | 0.3% |
| Baxter Water SupplyBaxter | 0 | 16 | 0 | 3.5% |
| Kellogg Water SupplyKellogg | 0 | 6 | 294 | 2.0% |
| Monroe Water SupplyMonroe | 2 | 0 | 42 | 0.2% |
| Ia Regional Utilities Assoc (Waverly)Waverly | 0 | 0 | 6,096 | 0% |
| Mingo Water DepartmentMingo | 0 | 0 | 5 | 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 Jasper County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Jasper County reported 119 lead and 161 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,662 of unknown material.
Which Jasper County water systems have the most lead lines?
Prairie City Water Works (133), Colfax Water Supply (101), Newton Water Supply (22).
How do I check my home in Jasper 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.