Lead pipes in Scott County, Iowa
How many lead pipes are in Scott County, IA?
Water systems based in Scott County reported 9,632 lead service lines, 11 galvanized lines that need replacing and 16,183 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Davenport has the most, with 9,628 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 Scott County
- Davenport: No direct cost.
Every Scott 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport Iowa-American WTR Co-Davenport | 9,620 | 8 | 15,954 | Free, utility schedules |
| Iowa-american Water-dixon Iowa-American Water-Dixon | 12 | 0 | 7 | Not confirmed |
| Walcott Walcott Waterworks | 0 | 3 | 222 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Scott County, IA?
Water systems based in Scott County reported 9,632 lead service lines, 11 galvanized lines that need replacing and 16,183 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Davenport has the most, with 9,628 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Scott 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 Scott 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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