Water System Report IA

Denver Water Supply

EPA ID: IA0915030 · 1,919 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Denver Water Supply (IA0915030): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the EPA data on file, Denver Water Supply has logged zero violations for the 1,919 people in its service area - a count of records, not a test result for any home.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C · 67
Avg Safety Score
1,919
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0014 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$246K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: C

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$95,703
Median Household Income
18,016
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
11%
Disadvantaged Population
33th
Poverty Percentile
47th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Denver Water Supply have a median household income of $95,703 and about 18,016 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 67% 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

Denver Water Supply's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
47th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 6 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

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1,830 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Denver Water Supply (EPA ID: IA0915030) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 1,919 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0014 mg/L No 2024-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Denver Water Supply (IA0915030) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denver Water Supply water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Denver Water Supply in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Denver Water Supply serve?

Denver Water Supply serves approximately 1,919 people across 3 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Denver Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Denver Water Supply safe to drink? ▼
Denver Water Supply has 0 recorded violations since 2021. The C shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Denver Water Supply; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Denver Water Supply serve? ▼
Denver Water Supply serves approximately 1,919 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Denver Water Supply's water source? ▼
Denver Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Denver Water Supply's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0014 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Denver Water Supply? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Denver Water Supply have a median household income of $95,703 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Denver Water Supply get its water? ▼
Denver Water Supply's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Denver Water Supply Water Quality Report, IA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia0915030/
BibTeX
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Denver Water Supply (EPA ID: IA0915030) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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