Lead pipes in Linn County, Iowa
How many lead pipes are in Linn County, IA?
Water systems based in Linn County reported 210 lead service lines, 2,656 galvanized lines that need replacing and 6,816 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Cedar Rapids has the most, with 2,495 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.
Confirmed programs in Linn County
- Cedar Rapids: Inventory underway; cost policy not published.
Every Linn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Water Department | 108 | 2,387 | 4,949 | Program not open yet |
| Marion Marion Municipal Water Dept | 69 | 101 | 1,025 | Not confirmed |
| Coggon Coggon Water Department | 12 | 54 | 35 | Not confirmed |
| Central City Central City Water Supply | 0 | 61 | 76 | Not confirmed |
| Mount Vernon Mount Vernon Water Supply | 0 | 28 | 614 | Not confirmed |
| Lisbon Lisbon Water Supply | 19 | 7 | 54 | Not confirmed |
| Prairieburg Prairieburg Muni. Water Supply | 2 | 9 | 26 | Not confirmed |
| Alburnett Alburnett Water Supply | 0 | 5 | 9 | Not confirmed |
| Springville Springville Water Supply | 0 | 4 | 28 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Linn County, IA?
Water systems based in Linn County reported 210 lead service lines, 2,656 galvanized lines that need replacing and 6,816 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Cedar Rapids has the most, with 2,495 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Linn 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 Linn 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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