Water System Report IA

Lohrville Water Supply

EPA ID: IA1389001 · 381 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Lohrville Water Supply earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 381 people.

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

381
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$90K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,598
Median Household Income
1,836
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lohrville Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $70,598 and an estimated 1,836 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% 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

Lohrville 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
5th
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

75 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

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Iowa

D 0 violations
Andrew Water Supply
380 people
C 1 violation
C 2 violations
C 0 violations
Milton Water Supply
380 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Lohrville Water Supply (EPA ID: IA1389001) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 381 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 Lohrville Water Supply (IA1389001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lohrville Water Supply water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Lohrville Water Supply serve?

Lohrville Water Supply serves approximately 381 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Lohrville 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:

5
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
199
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 381
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?
Lohrville 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 Lohrville Water Supply serve?
Lohrville Water Supply serves approximately 381 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lohrville Water Supply's water source?
Lohrville Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lohrville Water Supply's service area?
The Lohrville Water Supply service area has a median household income of $70,598. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lohrville Water Supply get its water?
Lohrville 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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