Guttenberg Water Utility
EPA ID: IA2242018 · 1,817 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Guttenberg Water Utility (IA2242018): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Within the EPA records available for it, Guttenberg Water Utility shows no violations; the system serves about 1,817 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Guttenberg Water Utility Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Guttenberg Water Utility have a median household income of $62,311 and about 4,143 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 33% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Guttenberg Water Utility'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
Guttenberg Water Utility (EPA ID: IA2242018) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 1,817 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0016 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
Radon Risk in Service Area
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are 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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Guttenberg Water Utility (IA2242018) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Guttenberg Water Utility water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Guttenberg Water Utility 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 Guttenberg Water Utility serve?
Guttenberg Water Utility serves approximately 1,817 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.
Where does Guttenberg Water Utility get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Guttenberg Water Utility Water Quality Report, IA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia2242018/
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