Iowa · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Wright County, IA
5 community water systems serving Wright County reported 780 lead and 175 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 321 of unknown material. The most are in Eagle Grove Water Supply.
23% 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 19%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.3%
- Unknown 7.8%
- Non-lead 69%
Water systems serving Wright County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Grove Water SupplyEagle Grove | 754 | 0 | 0 | 47% |
| Belmond Water SupplyBelmond | 5 | 148 | 24 | 18% |
| Clarion Water SupplyClarion | 10 | 13 | 209 | 1.7% |
| Dows Water SupplyDows | 10 | 9 | 0 | 15% |
| Rowan Muni Water SupplyRowan | 1 | 5 | 88 | 6.4% |
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 Wright County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Wright County reported 780 lead and 175 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 321 of unknown material.
Which Wright County water systems have the most lead lines?
Eagle Grove Water Supply (754), Belmond Water Supply (153), Clarion Water Supply (23).
How do I check my home in Wright 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.