Iowa · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in O'Brien County, IA
5 community water systems serving O'Brien County reported 42 lead and 41 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 981 of unknown material. The most are in Paullina Municipal Water Supply.
1.9% 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 0.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 76%
Water systems serving O'Brien County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paullina Municipal Water SupplyPaullina | 37 | 1 | 531 | 6.7% |
| Sheldon Water DepartmentSheldon | 1 | 27 | 437 | 1.2% |
| Sutherland Water SupplySutherland | 2 | 10 | 13 | 3.4% |
| Sanborn Water SupplySanborn | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.9% |
| Hartley Municipal Water DepartmentHartley | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.2% |
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 O'Brien County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving O'Brien County reported 42 lead and 41 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 981 of unknown material.
Which O'Brien County water systems have the most lead lines?
Paullina Municipal Water Supply (38), Sheldon Water Department (28), Sutherland Water Supply (12).
How do I check my home in O'Brien 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.