Water System Report IA

Terry Water Association

EPA ID: IA0690304 · 25 people served · 2 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Terry Water Association shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 25 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

25
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$288K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 1 (2022). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Demographics

$118,922
Median Household Income
5,183
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
29%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Terry Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $118,922 and an estimated 5,183 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Terry Water Association'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
55th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Linn 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

26 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 38% 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 Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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

Terry Water Association (EPA ID: IA0690304) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 25 people from groundwater 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 Terry Water Association (IA0690304) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Terry Water Association water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Terry Water Association serve?

Terry Water Association serves approximately 25 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Terry Water Association 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
10
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: 25
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?
Terry Water Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Terry Water Association serve?
Terry Water Association serves approximately 25 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Terry Water Association's water source?
Terry Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Terry Water Association's service area?
The Terry Water Association service area has a median household income of $118,922. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Terry Water Association get its water?
Terry Water Association'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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