Iowa · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Mahaska County, IA
3 community water systems serving Mahaska County reported 64 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,265 of unknown material. The most are in Oskaloosa Municipal Water Dept.
0.7% 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 0.7%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 45%
- Non-lead 54%
Water systems serving Mahaska County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oskaloosa Municipal Water DeptOskaloosa | 64 | 1 | 3,664 | 1.2% |
| Mahaska Rural Water (New Sharon)New Sharon | 0 | 0 | 498 | 0% |
| Mahaska Rural Water System, INC.Oskaloosa | 0 | 0 | 103 | 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 Mahaska County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Mahaska County reported 64 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,265 of unknown material.
Which Mahaska County water systems have the most lead lines?
Oskaloosa Municipal Water Dept (65).
How do I check my home in Mahaska 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.