Iowa · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Plymouth County, IA
8 community water systems serving Plymouth County reported 34 lead and 157 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,535 of unknown material. The most are in Remsen Municipal Utilities.
2.7% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Iowa average (5.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.2%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 76%
Water systems serving Plymouth County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remsen Municipal UtilitiesRemsen | 6 | 67 | 0 | 9.4% |
| Lemars Water DepartmentLe Mars | 7 | 45 | 1,400 | 1.3% |
| Merrill Municipal Water SupplyMerrill | 4 | 36 | 67 | 11% |
| Hinton Water SupplyHinton | 17 | 2 | 65 | 4.6% |
| Oyens Water SupplyOyens | 0 | 7 | 1 | 13% |
| Westfield Water SupplyWestfield | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| City of AkronAkron | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kingsley Water SupplyKingsley | 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 Plymouth County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Plymouth County reported 34 lead and 157 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,535 of unknown material.
Which Plymouth County water systems have the most lead lines?
Remsen Municipal Utilities (73), Lemars Water Department (52), Merrill Municipal Water Supply (40).
How do I check my home in Plymouth 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.