Iowa · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Webster County, IA
11 community water systems serving Webster County reported 1,175 lead and 124 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 230 of unknown material. The most are in Fort Dodge Water Supply.
8.9% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 8.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 1.6%
- Non-lead 90%
Water systems serving Webster County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Dodge Water SupplyFort Dodge | 1,159 | 90 | 90 | 12% |
| Xenia RWD (North)Stratford | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0.7% |
| Gowrie Muni Utilities Water DeptGowrie | 6 | 5 | 16 | 2.4% |
| Duncombe Water SupplyDuncombe | 2 | 7 | 68 | 5.2% |
| Dayton Municipal Water SupplyDayton | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0.8% |
| Lehigh Water SupplyLehigh | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1.3% |
| Otho Water SupplyOtho | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3.8% |
| Vincent Water SupplyVincent | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.2% |
| Palace Park MHCFort Dodge | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Harcourt Water SupplyHarcourt | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Timberlane Water AssociationFort Dodge | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 Webster County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Webster County reported 1,175 lead and 124 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 230 of unknown material.
Which Webster County water systems have the most lead lines?
Fort Dodge Water Supply (1,249), Xenia RWD (North) (20), Gowrie Muni Utilities Water Dept (11).
How do I check my home in Webster 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.