Lake City Water Supply
EPA ID: IA1345043 · 1,731 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Lake City Water Supply (IA1345043): 2 violations on record since 2021. Per the federal file, all 2 violations logged for Lake City Water Supply carry a resolved status, and around 1,731 people get water from this system.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lake City Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Lake City Water Supply have a median household income of $66,750 and about 1,951 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
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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 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | 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 | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Monitoring & Reporting | 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 | 2023-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records 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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