Lead pipes in Johnson County, Iowa

How many lead pipes are in Johnson County, IA?

Water systems based in Johnson County reported 2,774 lead service lines, 71 galvanized lines that need replacing and 382 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Iowa City has the most, with 2,787 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines2,774

Galvanized (replace)71

Unknown material382

Water systems4

Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Johnson 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.

Confirmed programs in Johnson County

Iowa City: 50% back, up to $5,000.

Every Johnson 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
Iowa City Iowa City Water Department	2,758	29	5	Utility pays part
Lone Tree Lone Tree Muni Water System	10	35	18	Not confirmed
Oxford Oxford Water Supply	6	3	199	Not confirmed
Solon Solon Water Dept	0	4	160	Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Johnson County, IA?

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Johnson 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 Johnson 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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