Iowa · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Scott County, IA
10 community water systems serving Scott County reported 9,632 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 16,272 of unknown material. The most are in Iowa-American WTR Co-Davenport.
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 14%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 24%
- Non-lead 61%
Water systems serving Scott County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa-American WTR Co-DavenportDavenport | 9,620 | 8 | 15,954 | 16% |
| Iowa-American Water-DixonDixon | 12 | 0 | 7 | 11% |
| Walcott WaterworksWalcott | 0 | 3 | 222 | 0.5% |
| Village Oaks Homeowners AssnBlue Grass | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0% |
| Devils Creek Estates Home AssocBuffalo | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0% |
| Trout Valley Homes Assoc. 1Bettendorf | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Trout Valley 2nd AdditionBettendorf | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Eldridge Water SupplyEldridge | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Park View Water & Sanitary DistrictEldridge | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Buffalo Water SupplyBuffalo | 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 Scott County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Scott County reported 9,632 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 16,272 of unknown material.
Which Scott County water systems have the most lead lines?
Iowa-American WTR Co-Davenport (9,628), Iowa-American Water-Dixon (12), Walcott Waterworks (3).
How do I check my home in Scott 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.