Water System Report IA

Lake Creek Homeowners Association

EPA ID: IA1178800 · 175 people served · 1 ZIP code

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Lake Creek Homeowners Association has supplied tap water to 175 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

175
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$179K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$65,475
Median Household Income
13,346
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lake Creek Homeowners Association serves a community with a median household income of $65,475 and an estimated 13,346 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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

Lake Creek Homeowners Association'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
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Buena Vista County, Iowa rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

66 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
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

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

Lake Creek Homeowners Association (EPA ID: IA1178800) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 175 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 50588 in Storm Lake.

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 Lake Creek Homeowners Association (IA1178800) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Creek Homeowners Association water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lake Creek Homeowners Association has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lake Creek Homeowners Association serve?

Lake Creek Homeowners Association serves approximately 175 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Lake Creek Homeowners Association 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
79
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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: 175
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?
Lake Creek Homeowners Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lake Creek Homeowners Association serve?
Lake Creek Homeowners Association serves approximately 175 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lake Creek Homeowners Association's water source?
Lake Creek Homeowners Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lake Creek Homeowners Association's service area?
The Lake Creek Homeowners Association service area has a median household income of $65,475. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lake Creek Homeowners Association get its water?
Lake Creek Homeowners Association'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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