Iowa · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Story County, IA
12 community water systems serving Story County reported 280 lead and 170 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,431 of unknown material. The most are in Ames Water Treatment Plant.
1.2% 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 0.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 17%
- Non-lead 82%
Water systems serving Story County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Water Treatment PlantAmes | 206 | 13 | 0 | 1.8% |
| Story City Water DeptStory City | 9 | 87 | 2 | 6.1% |
| Roland Water SupplyRoland | 13 | 33 | 2 | 8.1% |
| Nevada Water SupplyNevada | 41 | 3 | 41 | 1.7% |
| Zearing Water DepartmentZearing | 8 | 10 | 182 | 6.8% |
| Colo Water SupplyColo | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2.8% |
| McCallsburg Water SupplyMcCallsburg | 1 | 8 | 1 | 6.2% |
| Gilbert Water SupplyGilbert | 0 | 4 | 105 | 0.8% |
| Slater Muni Water DeptSlater | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0.5% |
| Ia Regional Utilities Assoc (Waverly)Waverly | 0 | 0 | 6,096 | 0% |
| IsuAmes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Huxley Waterworks DeptHuxley | 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 Story County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Story County reported 280 lead and 170 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,431 of unknown material.
Which Story County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ames Water Treatment Plant (219), Story City Water Dept (96), Roland Water Supply (46).
How do I check my home in Story 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.