Water System Report IA

Walnut Street Well

EPA ID: IA0690305 · 45 people served · 1 ZIP code

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Walnut Street Well posted zero EPA violations serving 45 residents.

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

45
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$275K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 1 (2022). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Walnut Street Well Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$116,477
Median Household Income
1,318
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
26%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Walnut Street Well serves a community with a median household income of $116,477 and an estimated 1,318 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Walnut Street Well'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Benton 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

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% 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 Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $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

Walnut Street Well (EPA ID: IA0690305) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 45 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 52351 in Walford.

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 Walnut Street Well (IA0690305) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walnut Street Well water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Walnut Street Well has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Walnut Street Well serve?

Walnut Street Well serves approximately 45 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Walnut Street Well 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
13
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 45
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?
Walnut Street Well meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Walnut Street Well serve?
Walnut Street Well serves approximately 45 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Walnut Street Well's water source?
Walnut Street Well draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Walnut Street Well's service area?
The Walnut Street Well service area has a median household income of $116,477. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Walnut Street Well get its water?
Walnut Street Well'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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