Historical Compliance Records IA

Manson Water Supply

EPA ID: IA1351027 ยท 1,709 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Manson Water Supply (IA1351027): 2 violations on record since 2021. Every entry among the 2 violations in EPA records for Manson Water Supply has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 1,709 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,709
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.006 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$117K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$66,978
Median Household Income
3,138
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Manson Water Supply have a median household income of $66,978 and about 3,138 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 83% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Manson 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

61 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 85% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Manson Water Supply (EPA ID: IA1351027) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 1,709 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.006 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Manson Water Supply (IA1351027) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manson Water Supply water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Manson 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 Manson Water Supply serve?

Manson Water Supply serves approximately 1,709 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Manson Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Manson Water Supply serve? ▼
Manson Water Supply serves approximately 1,709 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Manson Water Supply's water source? ▼
Manson Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Manson Water Supply's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.006 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Manson Water Supply? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Manson Water Supply have a median household income of $66,978 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Manson Water Supply get its water? ▼
Manson 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Manson Water Supply (IA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia1351027/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Manson Water Supply (EPA ID: IA1351027) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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