Iowa · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Wayne County, IA
5 community water systems serving Wayne County reported 71 lead and 33 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,617 of unknown material. The most are in Corydon Water Supply.
0.6% 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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 53%
- Non-lead 46%
Water systems serving Wayne County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corydon Water SupplyCorydon | 59 | 5 | 6 | 7.5% |
| Seymour Municipal Utility Water DeptSeymour | 11 | 11 | 272 | 5.9% |
| Allerton Water WorksAllerton | 1 | 17 | 6 | 7.0% |
| Rathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun)Centerville | 0 | 0 | 9,323 | 0% |
| Humeston Water PlantHumeston | 0 | 0 | 10 | 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 Wayne County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Wayne County reported 71 lead and 33 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,617 of unknown material.
Which Wayne County water systems have the most lead lines?
Corydon Water Supply (64), Seymour Municipal Utility Water Dept (22), Allerton Water Works (18).
How do I check my home in Wayne 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.