Iowa · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Shelby County, IA
6 community water systems serving Shelby County reported 29 lead and 70 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 141 of unknown material. The most are in Panama Water Works.
1.8% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Iowa average (5.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.3%
- Unknown 2.6%
- Non-lead 96%
Water systems serving Shelby County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama Water WorksPanama | 29 | 0 | 0 | 23% |
| Regional WaterAvoca | 0 | 25 | 5 | 1.3% |
| Irwin Municipal SupplyIrwin | 0 | 21 | 7 | 10% |
| Earling Water SupplyEarling | 0 | 16 | 0 | 7.9% |
| Harlan Municipal UtilitiesHarlan | 0 | 7 | 127 | 0.3% |
| Shelby Water SupplyShelby | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.3% |
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 Shelby County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Shelby County reported 29 lead and 70 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 141 of unknown material.
Which Shelby County water systems have the most lead lines?
Panama Water Works (29), Regional Water (25), Irwin Municipal Supply (21).
How do I check my home in Shelby 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.