Lead pipes in Boone County, Iowa
How many lead pipes are in Boone County, IA?
Water systems based in Boone County reported 1,991 lead service lines, 189 galvanized lines that need replacing and 101 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Boone has the most, with 1,905 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays in Iowa
Iowa leaves the cost split to each utility: some pay the whole cost, some split it, and some leave it to the owner. Iowa DNR cites an EPA average of $4,700 per line, with a range of $1,200 to more than $12,300. Iowa American Water replaces at no direct cost, and Iowa City pays half up to $5,000.
Every Boone County water system with lead lines
Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Boone Water Works | 1,905 | 0 | 1 | Not confirmed |
| Madrid Madrid Water Department | 22 | 111 | 84 | Not confirmed |
| Ogden Ogden Municipal Utilities | 59 | 60 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Xenia RWD (north) Xenia RWD (North) | 2 | 18 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Benefit Water District #2 Benefit Water District #2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Coal Valley Water District Coal Valley Water District | 1 | 0 | 16 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Boone County, IA?
Water systems based in Boone County reported 1,991 lead service lines, 189 galvanized lines that need replacing and 101 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Boone has the most, with 1,905 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Boone County?
It depends on your water utility. Iowa leaves the cost split to each utility: some pay the whole cost, some split it, and some leave it to the owner. We have not confirmed a homeowner program for a utility in this county yet, so ask your utility before you hire a contractor.
How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?
Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.
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