Tipton Water Supply
EPA ID: IA1689022 · 3,149 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Tipton Water Supply (IA1689022): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Federal monitoring records show zero violations at Tipton Water Supply for the reporting cycles they cover, at a utility serving approximately 3,149 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Tipton Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Tipton Water Supply have a median household income of $80,997 and about 5,186 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Tipton 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Tipton Water Supply (EPA ID: IA1689022) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 3,149 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 52772 in Tipton.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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.
- 52772 - Tipton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Tipton Water Supply (IA1689022) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tipton Water Supply water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Tipton 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 Tipton Water Supply serve?
Tipton Water Supply serves approximately 3,149 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.
Where does Tipton Water Supply get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Tipton Water Supply Water Quality Report, IA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia1689022/
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