Iowa · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Page County, IA
6 community water systems serving Page County reported 753 lead and 49 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,774 of unknown material. The most are in Shenandoah Water Dept.
14% 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 13%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 64%
- Non-lead 23%
Water systems serving Page County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Water DeptShenandoah | 517 | 19 | 1,461 | 21% |
| Essex Water SupplyEssex | 223 | 4 | 0 | 75% |
| Clarinda Water PlantClarinda | 12 | 22 | 1,820 | 1.6% |
| Clarinda Treatment ComplexClarinda | 0 | 3 | 0 | 18% |
| Southwest Reg Water District (Clarinda)Clarinda | 1 | 0 | 417 | 0.1% |
| College Springs Water SupplyCollege Springs | 0 | 1 | 76 | 1.1% |
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 Page County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Page County reported 753 lead and 49 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,774 of unknown material.
Which Page County water systems have the most lead lines?
Shenandoah Water Dept (536), Essex Water Supply (227), Clarinda Water Plant (34).
How do I check my home in Page 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.