Lead pipes in Webster County, Iowa
How many lead pipes are in Webster County, IA?
Water systems based in Webster County reported 1,173 lead service lines, 106 galvanized lines that need replacing and 223 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Fort Dodge has the most, with 1,249 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 Webster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Dodge Fort Dodge Water Supply | 1,159 | 90 | 90 | Not confirmed |
| Gowrie Gowrie Muni Utilities Water Dept | 6 | 5 | 16 | Not confirmed |
| Duncombe Duncombe Water Supply | 2 | 7 | 68 | Not confirmed |
| Lehigh Lehigh Water Supply | 3 | 0 | 12 | Not confirmed |
| Dayton Dayton Municipal Water Supply | 3 | 0 | 32 | Not confirmed |
| Otho Otho Water Supply | 0 | 3 | 5 | Not confirmed |
| Vincent Vincent Water Supply | 0 | 1 | 0 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Webster County, IA?
Water systems based in Webster County reported 1,173 lead service lines, 106 galvanized lines that need replacing and 223 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Fort Dodge has the most, with 1,249 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Webster 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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