Fontanelle Water Works
EPA ID: IA0135046 · 670 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fontanelle Water Works (IA0135046): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Over five tracked years, Fontanelle Water Works has stayed completely violation-free for its 670 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Fontanelle Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Fontanelle Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $66,854 and an estimated 3,650 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 33% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Fontanelle Water Works's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Iowa
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Fontanelle Water Works (EPA ID: IA0135046) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 670 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by IA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Fontanelle Water Works (IA0135046) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fontanelle Water Works water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Fontanelle Water Works in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Fontanelle Water Works serve?
Fontanelle Water Works serves approximately 670 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.
Where does Fontanelle Water Works get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Fontanelle Water Works Water Quality Report, IA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia0135046/
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