Iowa · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Osceola County, IA
5 community water systems serving Osceola County reported 88 lead and 27 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 512 of unknown material. The most are in Sibley Public Water Supply.
2.1% 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 1.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 9.5%
- Non-lead 88%
Water systems serving Osceola County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sibley Public Water SupplySibley | 88 | 6 | 441 | 6.9% |
| Ashton Municipal Water DepartmentAshton | 0 | 21 | 0 | 9.5% |
| Harris Water SupplyHarris | 0 | 0 | 71 | 0% |
| Osceola Rural Water System-NorthMay City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Osceola Rural Water System-SouthSutherland | 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 Osceola County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Osceola County reported 88 lead and 27 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 512 of unknown material.
Which Osceola County water systems have the most lead lines?
Sibley Public Water Supply (94), Ashton Municipal Water Department (21).
How do I check my home in Osceola 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.