Iowa · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Pottawattamie County, IA
10 community water systems serving Pottawattamie County reported 2,941 lead and 650 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,737 of unknown material. The most are in Council Bluffs Water Works.
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 9.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.2%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 75%
Water systems serving Pottawattamie County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs Water WorksCouncil Bluffs | 2,937 | 574 | 3,257 | 15% |
| Avoca Water WorksAvoca | 0 | 36 | 7 | 4.4% |
| Regional WaterAvoca | 0 | 25 | 5 | 1.3% |
| Walnut Municipal UtilitiesWalnut | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2.7% |
| Minden Water SupplyMinden | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1.1% |
| Oakland Munic Water UtilityOakland | 2 | 0 | 273 | 0.3% |
| Treynor Water DepartmentTreynor | 2 | 0 | 191 | 0.4% |
| Carson Water SupplyCarson | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.3% |
| Urban Bluffs - NorthCouncil Bluffs | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Carter Lake Water DistrictCarter Lake | 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 Pottawattamie County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Pottawattamie County reported 2,941 lead and 650 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,737 of unknown material.
Which Pottawattamie County water systems have the most lead lines?
Council Bluffs Water Works (3,511), Avoca Water Works (36), Regional Water (25).
How do I check my home in Pottawattamie 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.