Water System Report IA

Sumner Water Supply

EPA ID: IA0970006 · 2,030 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sumner Water Supply (IA0970006): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Sumner Water Supply kept a clean EPA record - five years, no issues, 2,030 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C · 67
Avg Safety Score
2,030
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$156K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$63,429
Median Household Income
3,596
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
89%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sumner Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $63,429 and an estimated 3,596 residents across its service area. 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?

Groundwater

Sumner 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
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

125 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
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 Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

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

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 mg/L No N/A

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

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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 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

Is water from Sumner Water Supply safe to drink?
Sumner Water Supply 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?
Sumner 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 Sumner Water Supply serve?
Sumner Water Supply serves approximately 2,030 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sumner Water Supply's water source?
Sumner Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sumner Water Supply's service area?
The Sumner Water Supply service area has a median household income of $63,429. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sumner Water Supply get its water?
Sumner 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.

How to cite this page

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