Iowa · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Sac County, IA
7 community water systems serving Sac County reported 35 lead and 186 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,382 of unknown material. The most are in Schaller Water Supply.
5.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.2%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 63%
Water systems serving Sac County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schaller Water SupplySchaller | 22 | 65 | 28 | 22% |
| Lake View Water SupplyLake View | 6 | 76 | 314 | 8.2% |
| Sac City Municipal Water PlantSac City | 2 | 27 | 79 | 2.6% |
| Odebolt Water SupplyOdebolt | 4 | 13 | 236 | 3.5% |
| Wall Lake Water SupplyWall Lake | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1.1% |
| Auburn Water SupplyAuburn | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.6% |
| West Central Rwa-Boyer SystemWall Lake | 0 | 0 | 719 | 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 Sac County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Sac County reported 35 lead and 186 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,382 of unknown material.
Which Sac County water systems have the most lead lines?
Schaller Water Supply (87), Lake View Water Supply (82), Sac City Municipal Water Plant (29).
How do I check my home in Sac 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.