Iowa · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Monona County, IA
6 community water systems serving Monona County reported 170 lead and 156 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,292 of unknown material. The most are in Onawa Municipal Water Plant.
12% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 6.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.6%
- Unknown 46%
- Non-lead 42%
Water systems serving Monona County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onawa Municipal Water PlantOnawa | 107 | 3 | 1,048 | 7.4% |
| Mapleton Municipal Water PlantMapleton | 0 | 96 | 0 | 15% |
| Castana Municipal Water SupplyCastana | 63 | 0 | 0 | 93% |
| Moorhead Water SupplyMoorhead | 0 | 52 | 90 | 32% |
| Soldier Water SupplySoldier | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4.3% |
| Whiting Water SupplyWhiting | 0 | 0 | 154 | 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 Monona County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Monona County reported 170 lead and 156 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,292 of unknown material.
Which Monona County water systems have the most lead lines?
Onawa Municipal Water Plant (110), Mapleton Municipal Water Plant (96), Castana Municipal Water Supply (63).
How do I check my home in Monona 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.