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Iowa City, IA (52246): 8 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 63/100
EPA data combined for 4 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Iowa City Water Department)
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 52246 in Iowa City, IA contain 8 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 8 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.004 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
- Flood 130 cumulative NFIP claim records. This historical count is not a current property-risk verdict.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 63/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
Canonical components
Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (7) HIGH
Your Water System
ZIP code 52246 in Iowa City, Iowa is mapped to the water system Iowa City Water Department (EPA ID: IA5225079). This system provides water to approximately 68,753 people from surface water sources.
There are 4 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City Water Department | IA5225079 | 68,753 | Surface water |
| University Water System | IA5225101 | 26,684 | Surface water |
| Lake Ridge, Incorporated | IA5225315 | 1,300 | Groundwater |
| Hills Water Supply | IA5221001 | 863 | Groundwater |
Other Water Quality Reports in Iowa
- 50001 (Ackworth) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50002 (Adair)
- 50003 (Adel) - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50005 (Albion)
- 50006 (Alden)
- 50007 (Alleman)
- 50008 (Allerton)
- 50009 (Altoona) - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50010 (Ames) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50011 (Ames)
- 50012 (Ames) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50013 (Ames) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50014 (Ames) - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50020 (Anita)
- 50021 (Ankeny)
- 50022 (Atlantic)
- 50023 (Ankeny)
- 50025 (Audubon)
- 50026 (Bagley)
- 50027 (Barnes City)
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 52242 (Iowa City) - 2 mi
- 52243 (Iowa City) - 2 mi
- 52245 (Iowa City) - 3 mi - 10 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 52240 (Iowa City) - 3 mi - 20 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 52241 (Coralville) - 4 mi
- 52235 (Hills) - 6 mi
- 52244 (Iowa City) - 7 mi
- 52340 (Tiffin) - 7 mi
- 52317 (North Liberty) - 7 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 52322 (Oxford) - 11 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Iowa City Water Department (IA5225079) on EPA.gov.
5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 52246 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH
CPSC product recall notices
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Home & Flood Insurance
The ZIP code for this report in Iowa City has 130 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.
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Gutter Installation & Repair
The median home in 52246 was built around 1982. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.
Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 52246 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 8 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 52246 (primary system: Iowa City Water Department), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 52246's water come from?
The recorded water source for Iowa City Water Department, a system mapped to ZIP code 52246, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 68,753 people.
How does Iowa City water compare to the national average?
Iowa City's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 77% of ZIP codes within Iowa.
How can I get my water tested in Iowa City?
If Iowa City Water Department supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
Is lead a concern in 52246 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 52246 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.004 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2023-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.
What is the radon risk for 52246?
52246 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Johnson County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 52246?
FEMA records contain 130 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 52246; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is X, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. This is a substantial claim history, but claim count is not a count of distinct events or properties. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Iowa City, IA (52246): 8 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 63/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/52246/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 52246
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52242 | Iowa City, IA | 1.6 mi | C | 0 |
| 52243 | Iowa City, IA | 2.2 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 52245 | Iowa City, IA | 3.0 mi | C | 10 |
| 52240 | Iowa City, IA | 3.4 mi | C | 20 |
| 52241 | Coralville, IA | 3.7 mi | C | 0 |
| 52235 | Hills, IA | 6.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 52244 | Iowa City, IA | 6.9 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 52340 | Tiffin, IA | 7.0 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 52317 | North Liberty, IA | 7.2 mi | C | 3 |
| 52322 | Oxford, IA | 10.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
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