Rathbun Reg Water Assn (ft Madison)
EPA ID: IA0400901 · 11,840 people served · 11 ZIP codes
Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Rathbun Reg Water Assn (ft Madison), 2 violations are listed as unresolved — those findings cover the utility's service area of approximately 11,840 people and remain open in the federal compliance system, awaiting formal corrective action documentation.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rathbun Reg Water Assn (ft Madison) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Rathbun Reg Water Assn (ft Madison) serves a community with a median household income of $61,250 and an estimated 42,302 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Rathbun Reg Water Assn (ft Madison)'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.
About 3% of homes in Appanoose 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
Detected Contaminants
How Rathbun Reg Water Assn (ft Madison) compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Copper at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1.3 mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 16 detections recorded.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Rathbun Reg Water Assn (ft Madison) (EPA ID: IA0400901) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 11,840 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 11 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (58/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Copper | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Unknown | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52625 | 0.0022 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 52639 | 0.0022 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 52649 | 0.0005 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 10 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 52544 — Centerville
- 52619 — Argyle
- 52625 — Donnellson
- 52626 — Farmington
- 52627 — Fort Madison
- 52630 — Hillsboro
- 52632 — Keokuk
- 52639 — Montrose
- 52649 — Salem
- 52656 — West Point
- 52658 — Wever
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Rathbun Reg Water Assn (ft Madison) (IA0400901) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rathbun Reg Water Assn (ft Madison) water safe to drink?
Rathbun Reg Water Assn (ft Madison) has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Rathbun Reg Water Assn (ft Madison) serve?
Rathbun Reg Water Assn (ft Madison) serves approximately 11,840 people across 11 ZIP codes in Iowa.
Where does Rathbun Reg Water Assn (ft Madison) get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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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