Iowa · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Van Buren County, IA
4 community water systems serving Van Buren County reported 106 lead and 44 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,323 of unknown material. The most are in Cantril Water Supply.
0.9% 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 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 55%
- Non-lead 44%
Water systems serving Van Buren County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantril Water SupplyCantril | 103 | 0 | 0 | 61% |
| Farmington Water SupplyFarmington | 0 | 44 | 0 | 16% |
| Milton Water SupplyMilton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.5% |
| Rathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun)Centerville | 0 | 0 | 9,323 | 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 Van Buren County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Van Buren County reported 106 lead and 44 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,323 of unknown material.
Which Van Buren County water systems have the most lead lines?
Cantril Water Supply (103), Farmington Water Supply (44), Milton Water Supply (3).
How do I check my home in Van Buren 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.