Iowa · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Jones County, IA
9 community water systems serving Jones County reported 40 lead and 109 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,155 of unknown material. The most are in Morley Municipal Water Supply.
3.1% 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 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 45%
- Non-lead 52%
Water systems serving Jones County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley Municipal Water SupplyMorley | 21 | 29 | 0 | 68% |
| Olin Water SupplyOlin | 1 | 32 | 323 | 9.3% |
| Anamosa Municipal Water SupplyAnamosa | 9 | 20 | 1,002 | 1.4% |
| Martelle Water WorksMartelle | 2 | 22 | 26 | 18% |
| Wyoming Water SystemWyoming | 1 | 6 | 226 | 2.3% |
| Monticello Water SupplyMonticello | 6 | 0 | 440 | 0.3% |
| Onslow Water SupplyOnslow | 0 | 0 | 106 | 0% |
| Fairview Terrrace Mobile Home Park LLCAnamosa | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0% |
| Anamosa State PenitentiaryAnamosa | 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 Jones County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Jones County reported 40 lead and 109 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,155 of unknown material.
Which Jones County water systems have the most lead lines?
Morley Municipal Water Supply (50), Olin Water Supply (33), Anamosa Municipal Water Supply (29).
How do I check my home in Jones 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.