Iowa · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Tama County, IA
7 community water systems serving Tama County reported 232 lead and 225 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,398 of unknown material. The most are in Tama 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 2.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.4%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 80%
Water systems serving Tama County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tama Water SupplyTama | 168 | 33 | 302 | 17% |
| Toledo Water SupplyToledo | 4 | 161 | 313 | 22% |
| Dysart Water SupplyDysart | 45 | 4 | 366 | 7.2% |
| Traer Municipal Water PlantTraer | 11 | 20 | 233 | 4.0% |
| Montour Water SupplyMontour | 0 | 7 | 106 | 6.1% |
| Chelsea Water SupplyChelsea | 4 | 0 | 78 | 3.9% |
| Poweshiek Water AssociationBrooklyn | 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 Tama County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Tama County reported 232 lead and 225 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,398 of unknown material.
Which Tama County water systems have the most lead lines?
Tama Water Supply (201), Toledo Water Supply (165), Dysart Water Supply (49).
How do I check my home in Tama 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.