Lead pipes in Clinton County, Iowa
How many lead pipes are in Clinton County, IA?
Water systems based in Clinton County reported 959 lead service lines, 62 galvanized lines that need replacing and 5,720 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Clinton (Iowa American Water) has the most, with 889 lead and galvanized lines.
Free replacement program confirmed
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.
Confirmed programs in Clinton County
- Clinton (Iowa American Water): No direct cost.
Every Clinton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton (Iowa American Water) Iowa-American WTR Co-Clinton District | 884 | 5 | 5,385 | Free, utility schedules |
| De Witt De Witt Water Supply | 64 | 0 | 156 | Not confirmed |
| Grand Mound Grand Mound Water Supply | 4 | 26 | 64 | Not confirmed |
| Calamus Calamus Water Supply | 0 | 10 | 2 | Not confirmed |
| Delmar Delmar Water Supply | 1 | 7 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Iowa-american Water (low Moor) Iowa-American Water (Low Moor) | 1 | 6 | 113 | Not confirmed |
| Charlotte Charlotte Water Works | 0 | 7 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Wheatland Wheatland City Water Supply | 5 | 0 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Camanche Camanche Water Supply | 0 | 1 | 0 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Clinton County, IA?
Water systems based in Clinton County reported 959 lead service lines, 62 galvanized lines that need replacing and 5,720 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Clinton (Iowa American Water) has the most, with 889 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Clinton 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 confirmed programs for 1 Clinton County utility, listed on this page.
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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