Iowa · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Kossuth County, IA
6 community water systems serving Kossuth County reported 51 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 433 of unknown material. The most are in Fenton Municipal Water Supply.
2.0% 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 1.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 86%
Water systems serving Kossuth County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton Municipal Water SupplyFenton | 31 | 0 | 42 | 18% |
| Lu Verne Water SupplyLuverne | 2 | 13 | 138 | 9.8% |
| Algona Municipal UtilitiesAlgona | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.4% |
| Swea City Water SupplySwea City | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2.6% |
| Whittemore Muni Water SupplyWhittemore | 6 | 0 | 239 | 2.2% |
| Ledyard Water SupplyLedyard | 0 | 4 | 12 | 5.6% |
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 Kossuth County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Kossuth County reported 51 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 433 of unknown material.
Which Kossuth County water systems have the most lead lines?
Fenton Municipal Water Supply (31), Lu Verne Water Supply (15), Algona Municipal Utilities (10).
How do I check my home in Kossuth 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.