Water System Report IA

Mystic Water Supply

EPA ID: IA0477040 · 322 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Mystic Water Supply — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 322 residents.

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

322
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$121K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,206
Median Household Income
713
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mystic Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $57,206 and an estimated 713 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.

Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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?

Surface Water

Mystic Water Supply'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 84% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Mystic Water Supply (EPA ID: IA0477040) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 322 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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 Mystic Water Supply (IA0477040) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mystic Water Supply water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Mystic Water Supply serve?

Mystic Water Supply serves approximately 322 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Mystic Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
161
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: 322
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?
Mystic 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 Mystic Water Supply serve?
Mystic Water Supply serves approximately 322 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Mystic Water Supply's water source?
Mystic Water Supply draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mystic Water Supply's service area?
The Mystic Water Supply service area has a median household income of $57,206. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mystic Water Supply get its water?
Mystic Water Supply'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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