Lanesboro Water Works
EPA ID: IA1449053 · 119 people served · 1 ZIP code
Tallying the federal enforcement file for Lanesboro Water Works yields 3 open violations that have not been formally closed — each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 119 residents and works through the required corrective action process.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2022) to 3 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lanesboro Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Lanesboro Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $36,250 and an estimated 65 residents across its service area. Approximately 100% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lanesboro Water Works'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.
About 1% of homes in Carroll 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
Detected Contaminants
How Lanesboro Water Works compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Barium at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Lanesboro Water Works (EPA ID: IA1449053) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 119 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 51451 in Lanesboro.
Average Home Safety Score: D (50/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | Inorganic | 7 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51451 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
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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ZIP Codes Served
- 51451 — Lanesboro
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lanesboro Water Works (IA1449053) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lanesboro Water Works water safe to drink?
Lanesboro Water Works has recorded 7 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Lanesboro Water Works serve?
Lanesboro Water Works serves approximately 119 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.
Where does Lanesboro Water Works 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:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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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