Lead pipes in Pottawattamie County, Iowa
How many lead pipes are in Pottawattamie County, IA?
Water systems based in Pottawattamie County reported 2,941 lead service lines, 650 galvanized lines that need replacing and 3,735 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Council Bluffs has the most, with 3,511 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.
Every Pottawattamie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs Council Bluffs Water Works | 2,937 | 574 | 3,257 | Not confirmed |
| Avoca Avoca Water Works | 0 | 36 | 7 | Not confirmed |
| Avoca Regional Water | 0 | 25 | 5 | Not confirmed |
| Walnut Walnut Municipal Utilities | 0 | 11 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Minden Minden Water Supply | 0 | 3 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Oakland Oakland Munic Water Utility | 2 | 0 | 273 | Not confirmed |
| Treynor Treynor Water Department | 2 | 0 | 191 | Not confirmed |
| Carson Carson Water Supply | 0 | 1 | 2 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Pottawattamie County, IA?
Water systems based in Pottawattamie County reported 2,941 lead service lines, 650 galvanized lines that need replacing and 3,735 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Council Bluffs has the most, with 3,511 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Pottawattamie 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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