Rathbun Reg Wtr Assn (burlington)
EPA ID: IA0400902 · 8,375 people served · 16 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rathbun Reg Wtr Assn (burlington) (IA0400902): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Rathbun Reg Wtr Assn (burlington) earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring - no violations in five years across a service area of 8,375 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rathbun Reg Wtr Assn (burlington) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Rathbun Reg Wtr Assn (burlington) serves a community with a median household income of $69,858 and an estimated 60,612 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% 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 Wtr Assn (burlington)'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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 35 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
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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 Wtr Assn (burlington) (EPA ID: IA0400902) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 8,375 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 16 ZIP codes across 16 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 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.
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.
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.
- 52601 - Burlington
- 52623 - Danville
- 52630 - Hillsboro
- 52637 - Mediapolis
- 52638 - Middletown
- 52640 - Morning Sun
- 52641 - Mount Pleasant
- 52644 - Mount Union
- 52645 - New London
- 52646 - Oakville
- 52649 - Salem
- 52650 - Sperry
- 52654 - Wayland
- 52655 - West Burlington
- 52659 - Winfield
- 52660 - Yarmouth
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Rathbun Reg Wtr Assn (burlington) (IA0400902) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rathbun Reg Wtr Assn (burlington) water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Rathbun Reg Wtr Assn (burlington) 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 Rathbun Reg Wtr Assn (burlington) serve?
Rathbun Reg Wtr Assn (burlington) serves approximately 8,375 people across 16 ZIP codes in Iowa.
Where does Rathbun Reg Wtr Assn (burlington) 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 →
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Rathbun Reg Wtr Assn (burlington) Water Quality Report, IA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia0400902/
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