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Cedar Rapids, IA: 32 Violations - Home Safety 65/100

14 ZIP codes · 10 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Cedar Rapids: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

If you're checking Cedar Rapids, IA tap water safety, the short answer is: average - violations are present in parts of the city and specifics depend on which water system serves your address.

How Cedar Rapids Compares

Cedar Rapids65/100
Iowa avg63/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

14
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems
3
ZIPs with Violations
C · 65
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$189K
Median Home Value
$2,507
Est. Remediation (1.3% of home value)

Water Quality Map: Cedar Rapids, IA

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Score Distribution

Distribution of Home Safety grades across Cedar Rapids.

A
0
B
0
C
6
D
0
F
0

Cedar Rapids Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 32 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.0043 mg/L.
  • Estimated remediation: $2,507 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 12.38 - above typical levels.

Water Systems Serving Cedar Rapids

Federal drinking water records identify 10 systems in Cedar Rapids, IA. The leading 3 providers serve the largest share of residential connections, each operating as a separate entity with its own rate authority, infrastructure management, and EPA compliance obligations - so service conditions are not uniform city-wide.

Overview

We track home safety data for 14 ZIP codes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, covering 10 community water systems serving approximately 145,119 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 14 ZIP codes.

3 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (50%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Cedar Rapids: C (65/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Cedar Rapids water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0043 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 6 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

  • Zone 1 (High): 14 ZIP codes
  • Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
  • Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 24 1
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 12 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 6 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 6 1
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 6 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
52411 C 30 0 Cedar Rapids Water Department
52404 C 2 0 Cedar Rapids Water Department
52405 C 1 0 Cedar Rapids Water Department

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score System Population
52401 C Cedar Rapids Water Department 142,364
52402 C Cedar Rapids Water Department 142,364
52403 C Cedar Rapids Water Department 142,364

All ZIP Codes in Cedar Rapids

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Cedar Rapids

10.3%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.2%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16.3%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.3% ↑
Diabetes 11.2% ↑
Mental Health 16.3% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in Cedar Rapids

Lead and Copper Rule 24 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage
Stage 1 DBP Rule 12 violations
Treatment Technique
Disinfection byproduct exposure risk
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 6 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Cedar Rapids: Remediation Cost in Perspective

For most Cedar Rapids homeowners, estimated remediation represents a moderate equity share - manageable with planning.

Median Home Value
$188,700
Est. Remediation
$2,507
Remediation as % of home value 1.3%

Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Cedar Rapids. The estimated $1,650–$3,650 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 15% above the Iowa average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Cedar Rapids

0.0043
mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Lead risk in Cedar Rapids appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Cedar Rapids

1,120
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$70,223
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
50%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Cedar Rapids contains 1,120 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $70,223. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$2,507</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

What You Can Do in Cedar Rapids

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
  2. Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Lead and Copper Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Cedar Rapids's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Cedar Rapids, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Cedar Rapids, IA?
Cedar Rapids has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100 (Grade C) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 32 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does Cedar Rapids have?
Cedar Rapids water systems have a total of 32 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 14 ZIP codes.
Does Cedar Rapids water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Cedar Rapids is 0.0043 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Cedar Rapids compare to Iowa average?
Cedar Rapids has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100, which is above the Iowa state average of 63/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids is served by 10 public water systems across 14 ZIP codes, serving approximately 145,119 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Cedar Rapids?
Estimated remediation costs in Cedar Rapids average $2,507 per household, ranging from $1,650 to $3,650. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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