Water System Report IA

Ogden Municipal Utilities

EPA ID: IA0858090 · 2,419 people served · 2 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Ogden Municipal Utilities has supplied tap water to 2,419 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
2,419
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$147K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ogden Municipal Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$58,285
Median Household Income
3,357
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ogden Municipal Utilities serves a community with a median household income of $58,285 and an estimated 3,357 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% 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

Ogden Municipal Utilities'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

99 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% 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
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Ogden Municipal Utilities (EPA ID: IA0858090) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 2,419 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
50212 0.003 mg/L No N/A

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.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ogden Municipal Utilities (IA0858090) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ogden Municipal Utilities water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Ogden Municipal Utilities has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Ogden Municipal Utilities serve?

Ogden Municipal Utilities serves approximately 2,419 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Ogden Municipal Utilities 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:

59
Confirmed Lead
60
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
873
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: 2,419
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

Is water from Ogden Municipal Utilities safe to drink?
Ogden Municipal Utilities has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Ogden Municipal Utilities meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ogden Municipal Utilities serve?
Ogden Municipal Utilities serves approximately 2,419 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Ogden Municipal Utilities's water source?
Ogden Municipal Utilities draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ogden Municipal Utilities's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Ogden Municipal Utilities's service area?
The Ogden Municipal Utilities service area has a median household income of $58,285. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ogden Municipal Utilities get its water?
Ogden Municipal Utilities'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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3

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