Lead pipes in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

How many lead pipes are in Cerro Gordo County, IA?

Water systems based in Cerro Gordo County reported 2,345 lead service lines, 262 galvanized lines that need replacing and 2,006 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Mason City has the most, with 2,331 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines2,345

Galvanized (replace)262

Unknown material2,006

Water systems4

Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Cerro Gordo County

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 Cerro Gordo 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
Mason City Mason City Water Department	2,322	9	713	Not confirmed
Clear Lake Clear Lake Water Department	13	186	1,178	Not confirmed
Thornton Thornton Water Supply	9	50	9	Not confirmed
Meservey Meservey Water Supply	1	17	106	Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Cerro Gordo County, IA?

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Cerro Gordo 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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