Iowa · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Madison County, IA
5 community water systems serving Madison County reported 1 lead and 49 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,182 of unknown material. The most are in Winterset Municipal Waterworks.
0.2% 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) 0.2%
- Unknown 5.3%
- Non-lead 94%
Water systems serving Madison County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winterset Municipal WaterworksWinterset | 1 | 49 | 907 | 1.8% |
| Truro WaterworksTruro | 0 | 0 | 172 | 0% |
| Warren Water DistrictIndianola | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0% |
| Sirwa #2 (Creston)Creston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Earlham Municipal WaterworksEarlham | 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 Madison County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Madison County reported 1 lead and 49 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,182 of unknown material.
Which Madison County water systems have the most lead lines?
Winterset Municipal Waterworks (50).
How do I check my home in Madison 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.