Iowa · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Woodbury County, IA
14 community water systems serving Woodbury County reported 4,287 lead and 335 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,865 of unknown material. The most are in Sioux City Water Supply.
15% 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 14%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.1%
- Unknown 9.3%
- Non-lead 76%
Water systems serving Woodbury County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City Water SupplySioux City | 4,271 | 0 | 2,587 | 17% |
| Cushing Water SupplyCushing | 0 | 117 | 0 | 100% |
| Correctionville Water SupplyCorrectionville | 3 | 84 | 0 | 21% |
| Anthon Municipal Water SystemAnthon | 0 | 71 | 5 | 21% |
| Danbury Water SupplyDanbury | 0 | 35 | 0 | 17% |
| Lawton Water SupplyLawton | 0 | 21 | 0 | 5.3% |
| Sloan Water SupplySloan | 6 | 5 | 20 | 2.2% |
| Sergeant Bluff Water SupplySergeant Bluff | 3 | 1 | 198 | 0.2% |
| Moville Water SupplyMoville | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.5% |
| Berea Heights INCSioux City | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.3% |
| Pierson Water SupplyPierson | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0% |
| Hornick Water SupplyHornick | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Salix Water SupplySalix | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Bronson Water SupplyBronson | 0 | 0 | 4 | 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 Woodbury County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Woodbury County reported 4,287 lead and 335 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,865 of unknown material.
Which Woodbury County water systems have the most lead lines?
Sioux City Water Supply (4,271), Cushing Water Supply (117), Correctionville Water Supply (87).
How do I check my home in Woodbury 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.