Water System Report IA

Mechanicsville Water Department

EPA ID: IA1667076 · 1,020 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Mechanicsville Water Department has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 1,020 residents.

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

1,020
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$160K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mechanicsville Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,736
Median Household Income
1,452
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mechanicsville Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $61,736 and an estimated 1,452 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% 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

Mechanicsville Water Department'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Cedar 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

68 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

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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

Mechanicsville Water Department (EPA ID: IA1667076) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 1,020 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 52306 in Mechanicsville.

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

  • 52306 — Mechanicsville

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mechanicsville Water Department (IA1667076) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mechanicsville Water Department water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Mechanicsville Water Department serve?

Mechanicsville Water Department serves approximately 1,020 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Mechanicsville Water Department 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:

1
Confirmed Lead
10
Galvanized — Replacement Required
102
Unknown Material
366
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,020
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?
Mechanicsville Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mechanicsville Water Department serve?
Mechanicsville Water Department serves approximately 1,020 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mechanicsville Water Department's water source?
Mechanicsville Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mechanicsville Water Department's service area?
The Mechanicsville Water Department service area has a median household income of $61,736. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mechanicsville Water Department get its water?
Mechanicsville Water Department'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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