Lead pipes in Woodbury County, Iowa
How many lead pipes are in Woodbury County, IA?
Water systems based in Woodbury County reported 4,287 lead service lines, 335 galvanized lines that need replacing and 2,813 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Sioux City has the most, with 4,271 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 Woodbury County
- Sioux City: $35M-$50M plan in development.
Every Woodbury 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City Sioux City Water Supply | 4,271 | 0 | 2,587 | Program not open yet |
| Cushing Cushing Water Supply | 0 | 117 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Correctionville Correctionville Water Supply | 3 | 84 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Anthon Anthon Municipal Water System | 0 | 71 | 5 | Not confirmed |
| Danbury Danbury Water Supply | 0 | 35 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Lawton Lawton Water Supply | 0 | 21 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Sloan Sloan Water Supply | 6 | 5 | 20 | Not confirmed |
| Sergeant Bluff Sergeant Bluff Water Supply | 3 | 1 | 198 | Not confirmed |
| Moville Moville Water Supply | 4 | 0 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Sioux Berea Heights INC | 0 | 1 | 3 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Woodbury County, IA?
Water systems based in Woodbury County reported 4,287 lead service lines, 335 galvanized lines that need replacing and 2,813 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Sioux City has the most, with 4,271 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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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