Iowa · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Sioux County, IA
12 community water systems serving Sioux County reported 14 lead and 51 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,106 of unknown material. The most are in Hawarden Water Supply.
0.5% 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 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 8.5%
- Non-lead 91%
Water systems serving Sioux County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawarden Water SupplyHawarden | 4 | 31 | 0 | 3.0% |
| Sioux Center Municipal Water DepartmentSioux Center | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0.6% |
| Ireton Water SupplyIreton | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3.1% |
| Hull Water SupplyHull | 0 | 1 | 354 | <0.1% |
| Alton Municipal Water DepartmentAlton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Matlock Water SupplyMatlock | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.6% |
| Orange City Municipal Water DepartmentOrange City | 0 | 0 | 646 | 0% |
| Maurice Municipal Water SupplyMaurice | 0 | 0 | 65 | 0% |
| Rock Valley Water SupplyRock Valley | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0% |
| Southern Sioux County Rural WaterIreton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Rural Water System #1Hospers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Rock Valley Rural Water DistrictRock Valley | 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 Sioux County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Sioux County reported 14 lead and 51 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,106 of unknown material.
Which Sioux County water systems have the most lead lines?
Hawarden Water Supply (35), Sioux Center Municipal Water Department (18), Ireton Water Supply (9).
How do I check my home in Sioux 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.