Water System Report IA

Jesup Municipal Water Supply

EPA ID: IA1044006 · 2,508 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Jesup Municipal Water Supply (IA1044006): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Jesup Municipal Water Supply sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 2,508 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C · 67
Avg Safety Score
2,508
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$192K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$87,971
Median Household Income
12,595
Service Area Population
26%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jesup Municipal Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $87,971 and an estimated 12,595 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% 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

Jesup Municipal 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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
55th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% 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

Jesup Municipal Water Supply (EPA ID: IA1044006) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 2,508 people from groundwater sources.

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

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

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 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
0.0019 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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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 Jesup Municipal Water Supply (IA1044006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesup Municipal Water Supply water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Jesup Municipal 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 Jesup Municipal Water Supply serve?

Jesup Municipal Water Supply serves approximately 2,508 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Jesup Municipal Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Jesup Municipal Water Supply safe to drink?
Jesup Municipal 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?
Jesup Municipal 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 Jesup Municipal Water Supply serve?
Jesup Municipal Water Supply serves approximately 2,508 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Jesup Municipal Water Supply's water source?
Jesup Municipal Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Jesup Municipal Water Supply's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0019 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Jesup Municipal Water Supply's service area?
The Jesup Municipal Water Supply service area has a median household income of $87,971. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Jesup Municipal Water Supply get its water?
Jesup Municipal 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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