Lake City Water Supply
EPA ID: IA1345043 · 1,731 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lake City Water Supply (IA1345043): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Even though Lake City Water Supply accumulated 2 violations over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 1,731 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lake City Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Lake City Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $66,750 and an estimated 1,951 residents across its service area. Approximately 86% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lake City 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Lake City Water Supply compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Gross Alpha at 1 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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 City Water Supply (EPA ID: IA1345043) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 1,731 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 51449 in Lake City.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Gross Beta | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.004 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.
- 51449 - Lake City
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lake City Water Supply (IA1345043) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake City Water Supply water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lake City Water Supply; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Lake City Water Supply serve?
Lake City Water Supply serves approximately 1,731 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.
Where does Lake City Water Supply get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lake City Water Supply (IA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia1345043/
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