Water System Report IA

Farnhamville Water Supply

EPA ID: IA1320039 · 379 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Farnhamville Water Supply, 379 residents served.

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

379
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$84K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,555
Median Household Income
1,558
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
90%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Farnhamville Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $56,555 and an estimated 1,558 residents across its service area. Approximately 90% 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

Farnhamville 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
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
5th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Calhoun 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

104 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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D 6 violations
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C 1 violation
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0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,350

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

Farnhamville Water Supply (EPA ID: IA1320039) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 379 people from groundwater sources.

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

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 Farnhamville Water Supply (IA1320039) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farnhamville Water Supply water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Farnhamville Water Supply serve?

Farnhamville Water Supply serves approximately 379 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Farnhamville 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
214
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: 379
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?
Farnhamville 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 Farnhamville Water Supply serve?
Farnhamville Water Supply serves approximately 379 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Farnhamville Water Supply's water source?
Farnhamville Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Farnhamville Water Supply's service area?
The Farnhamville Water Supply service area has a median household income of $56,555. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Farnhamville Water Supply get its water?
Farnhamville 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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