Water System Report IA

Garnavillo Water Supply

EPA ID: IA2234074 · 763 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring history at Garnavillo Water Supply shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 763 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

763
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$168K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,750
Median Household Income
1,336
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Garnavillo Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $68,750 and an estimated 1,336 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.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Garnavillo 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 5% of homes in Clayton 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

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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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

Garnavillo Water Supply (EPA ID: IA2234074) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 763 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 52049 in Garnavillo.

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 Garnavillo Water Supply (IA2234074) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garnavillo Water Supply water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Garnavillo Water Supply serve?

Garnavillo Water Supply serves approximately 763 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Garnavillo 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:

1
Confirmed Lead
19
Galvanized — Replacement Required
298
Unknown Material
91
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: 763
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?
Garnavillo 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 Garnavillo Water Supply serve?
Garnavillo Water Supply serves approximately 763 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Garnavillo Water Supply's water source?
Garnavillo Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Garnavillo Water Supply's service area?
The Garnavillo Water Supply service area has a median household income of $68,750. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Garnavillo Water Supply get its water?
Garnavillo 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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