Water System Report IA

Coal Valley Water District

EPA ID: IA0819303 · 240 people served · 4 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Coal Valley Water District shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 240 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

240
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 62% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 3 (2022) to 1 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Coal Valley Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,486
Median Household Income
19,427
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Coal Valley Water District serves a community with a median household income of $74,486 and an estimated 19,427 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Coal Valley Water District'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Boone County, Iowa rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 86% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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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 $450
Water Filtration $225
Total Estimated Cost $1,875

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

Coal Valley Water District (EPA ID: IA0819303) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 240 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 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 Coal Valley Water District (IA0819303) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coal Valley Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Coal Valley Water District serve?

Coal Valley Water District serves approximately 240 people across 4 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Coal Valley Water District 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:

1
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
16
Unknown Material
80
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 240
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?
Coal Valley Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Coal Valley Water District serve?
Coal Valley Water District serves approximately 240 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Coal Valley Water District's water source?
Coal Valley Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Coal Valley Water District's service area?
The Coal Valley Water District service area has a median household income of $74,486. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Coal Valley Water District get its water?
Coal Valley Water District'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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