Water System Report IA

Janesville Water Supply

EPA ID: IA0932001 · 1,034 people served · 1 ZIP code

Janesville Water Supply earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 1,034 people.

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

1,034
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$278K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$98,052
Median Household Income
2,073
Service Area Population
34%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Janesville Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $98,052 and an estimated 2,073 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 34% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Janesville Water Supply'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Janesville Water Supply (EPA ID: IA0932001) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 1,034 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 50647 in Janesville.

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 Janesville Water Supply (IA0932001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janesville Water Supply water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Janesville Water Supply serve?

Janesville Water Supply serves approximately 1,034 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Janesville Water Supply 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:

6
Confirmed Lead
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
33
Unknown Material
456
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: 1,034
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?
Janesville Water Supply meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Janesville Water Supply serve?
Janesville Water Supply serves approximately 1,034 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Janesville Water Supply's water source?
Janesville Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Janesville Water Supply's service area?
The Janesville Water Supply service area has a median household income of $98,052. EPA EJScreen data classifies 34% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Janesville Water Supply get its water?
Janesville Water Supply'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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