Iowa · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Keokuk County, IA
7 community water systems serving Keokuk County reported 42 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,724 of unknown material. The most are in Sigourney Muni Water Works.
0.4% 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) <0.1%
- Unknown 27%
- Non-lead 73%
Water systems serving Keokuk County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigourney Muni Water WorksSigourney | 21 | 0 | 823 | 2.0% |
| Hedrick Water SupplyHedrick | 16 | 0 | 161 | 4.6% |
| What Cheer Water SupplyWhat Cheer | 4 | 0 | 281 | 1.2% |
| Delta Water SupplyDelta | 1 | 1 | 102 | 1.4% |
| Wapello Rural Water Assoc.Ottumwa | 0 | 0 | 846 | 0% |
| Keota Water DeptKeota | 0 | 0 | 462 | 0% |
| Richland Water SupplyRichland | 0 | 0 | 49 | 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 Keokuk County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Keokuk County reported 42 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,724 of unknown material.
Which Keokuk County water systems have the most lead lines?
Sigourney Muni Water Works (21), Hedrick Water Supply (16), What Cheer Water Supply (4).
How do I check my home in Keokuk 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.