Wisconsin · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Iowa County, WI
10 community water systems serving Iowa County reported 70 lead and 66 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,092 of unknown material. The most are in Mineral Point Waterworks.
2.4% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Wisconsin average (11%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 37%
- Non-lead 60%
Water systems serving Iowa County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Point WaterworksMineral Point | 64 | 30 | 672 | 6.8% |
| Dodgeville WaterworksDodgeville | 3 | 13 | 545 | 0.8% |
| Ridgeway WaterworksRidgeway | 1 | 15 | 72 | 5.0% |
| Avoca WaterworksAvoca | 1 | 2 | 302 | 0.8% |
| Rewey WaterworksRewey | 0 | 3 | 12 | 2.3% |
| Linden WaterworksLinden | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1.4% |
| Barneveld WaterworksBarneveld | 1 | 0 | 306 | 0.2% |
| Arena WaterworksArena | 0 | 0 | 150 | 0% |
| Bit O Green LLC MHPArena | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0% |
| Cobb WaterworksCobb | 0 | 0 | 12 | 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 Iowa County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Iowa County reported 70 lead and 66 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,092 of unknown material.
Which Iowa County water systems have the most lead lines?
Mineral Point Waterworks (94), Dodgeville Waterworks (16), Ridgeway Waterworks (16).
How do I check my home in Iowa 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.