Water System Report IA

Carroll Municipal Water Supply

EPA ID: IA1415072 ยท 10,184 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Carroll Municipal Water Supply (IA1415072): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Carroll Municipal Water Supply recorded zero violations - solid performance for a utility serving 10,184 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

10,184
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.008 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$192K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,458
Median Household Income
12,113
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Carroll Municipal Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $64,458 and an estimated 12,113 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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

Carroll Municipal 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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Carroll Municipal Water Supply (EPA ID: IA1415072) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 10,184 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 51401 in Carroll.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.008 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 the full compliance record for Carroll Municipal Water Supply (IA1415072) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carroll Municipal Water Supply water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Carroll Municipal Water Supply in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Carroll Municipal Water Supply serve?

Carroll Municipal Water Supply serves approximately 10,184 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Carroll Municipal Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Carroll Municipal 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 Carroll Municipal Water Supply serve?
Carroll Municipal Water Supply serves approximately 10,184 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Carroll Municipal Water Supply's water source?
Carroll Municipal Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Carroll Municipal Water Supply's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.008 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Carroll Municipal Water Supply's service area?
The Carroll Municipal Water Supply service area has a median household income of $64,458. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Carroll Municipal Water Supply get its water?
Carroll Municipal 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.

How to cite this page

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