Lead pipes in Muscatine County, Iowa

How many lead pipes are in Muscatine County, IA?

Water systems based in Muscatine County reported 2,039 lead service lines, 434 galvanized lines that need replacing and 1,678 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Muscatine has the most, with 2,419 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines2,039

Galvanized (replace)434

Unknown material1,678

Water systems4

Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Muscatine 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 Muscatine County

Muscatine: Financing approved; Phase 1 underway.

Every Muscatine 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
Muscatine Muscatine Power & Water	1,990	429	1	Replacing lines; ask about cost
Wilton Wilton Water Supply	40	0	575	Not confirmed
West Liberty West Liberty Water Utility	9	3	1,102	Not confirmed
Stockton Stockton Muni Water Supply	0	2	0	Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Muscatine County, IA?

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Muscatine 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 Muscatine 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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