Iowa City, IA Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
6 ZIP codes · 38 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 6 ZIP codes across Iowa City, IA. The area averages a grade C (62/100); 3 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Iowa City, IA. We compared 6 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade C (62/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 4 | 100% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Iowa City ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52242 | 67 | C | 0 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 2 | 52246 | 63 | C | 8 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 3 | 52245 | 62 | C | 10 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 4 | 52240 | 57 | C | 20 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 5 | 52243 | — | — | — | No data |
| 6 | 52244 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 1 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 3 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 38 total violations across Iowa City
- 0 health-based violations
- 3 of 4 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 4 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 16 | 3 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 6 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 6 | 3 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 4 | 3 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Iowa City?
ZIP code 52242 has the highest safety score in Iowa City at 67/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Iowa City water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 4 directly mapped ZIP records, 38 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 4 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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