Iowa · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Jefferson County, IA
4 community water systems serving Jefferson County reported 27 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,412 of unknown material. The most are in Fairfield Water Supply.
0.1% 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) <0.1%
- Unknown 40%
- Non-lead 60%
Water systems serving Jefferson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Water SupplyFairfield | 27 | 5 | 1,240 | 0.7% |
| Rathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun)Centerville | 0 | 0 | 9,323 | 0% |
| Wapello Rural Water Assoc.Ottumwa | 0 | 0 | 846 | 0% |
| Fairfield Estates Mobile Home ParkFairfield | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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 Jefferson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Jefferson County reported 27 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,412 of unknown material.
Which Jefferson County water systems have the most lead lines?
Fairfield Water Supply (32).
How do I check my home in Jefferson 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.