Water System Report IA

Adair Municipal Water Supply

EPA ID: IA0105002 · 809 people served · 1 ZIP code

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Adair Municipal Water Supply recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 809 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

809
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$190K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Adair Municipal Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$82,250
Median Household Income
1,522
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Adair Municipal Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $82,250 and an estimated 1,522 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Adair Municipal Water Supply's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Guthrie County, Iowa rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 89% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Adair Municipal Water Supply (EPA ID: IA0105002) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 809 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 50002 in Adair.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Adair Municipal Water Supply (IA0105002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adair Municipal Water Supply water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Adair Municipal Water Supply has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Adair Municipal Water Supply serve?

Adair Municipal Water Supply serves approximately 809 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Adair Municipal Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
466
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 809
Reported to Iowa

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Adair Municipal Water Supply meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Adair Municipal Water Supply serve?
Adair Municipal Water Supply serves approximately 809 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Adair Municipal Water Supply's water source?
Adair Municipal Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Adair Municipal Water Supply's service area?
The Adair Municipal Water Supply service area has a median household income of $82,250. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Adair Municipal Water Supply get its water?
Adair Municipal Water Supply's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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