Water System Report IA

Delmar Water Supply

EPA ID: IA2328024 · 542 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Delmar Water Supply earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 542 people.

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

542
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$168K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,445
Median Household Income
9,153
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Delmar Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $75,445 and an estimated 9,153 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% 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

Delmar 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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Clinton County, Iowa rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

71 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 99% 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 Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Delmar Water Supply (EPA ID: IA2328024) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 542 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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 Delmar Water Supply (IA2328024) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delmar Water Supply water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Delmar Water Supply serve?

Delmar Water Supply serves approximately 542 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Delmar 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:

2
Confirmed Lead
7
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
227
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: 542
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?
Delmar 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 Delmar Water Supply serve?
Delmar Water Supply serves approximately 542 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Delmar Water Supply's water source?
Delmar Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Delmar Water Supply's service area?
The Delmar Water Supply service area has a median household income of $75,445. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Delmar Water Supply get its water?
Delmar 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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