Sumner Water Supply
EPA ID: IA0970006 · 2,030 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Sumner Water Supply (IA0970006): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, the SDWIS file for Sumner Water Supply lists no EPA violations for this supplier, whose service area covers 2,030 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sumner Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: C
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Sumner Water Supply have a median household income of $63,429 and about 3,596 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 89% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Sumner 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Sumner Water Supply (EPA ID: IA0970006) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 2,030 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 50674 in Sumner.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 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
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2023-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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.
- 50674 - Sumner
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Sumner Water Supply (IA0970006) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sumner Water Supply water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Sumner 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 Sumner Water Supply serve?
Sumner Water Supply serves approximately 2,030 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.
Where does Sumner Water Supply get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sumner Water Supply Water Quality Report, IA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia0970006/
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