Water System Report IA

De Witt Water Supply

EPA ID: IA2330036 · 5,514 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at De Witt Water Supply — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 5,514 residents.

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

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
5,514
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0034 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$209K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$80,614
Median Household Income
12,403
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The De Witt Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $80,614 and an estimated 12,403 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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

De Witt 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
60th
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.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 73% 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 $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

De Witt Water Supply (EPA ID: IA2330036) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 5,514 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
52742 0.0034 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 the full compliance record for De Witt Water Supply (IA2330036) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is De Witt Water Supply water safe to drink?

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

How many people does De Witt Water Supply serve?

De Witt Water Supply serves approximately 5,514 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does De Witt Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

64
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
156
Unknown Material
2,107
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 5,514
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

Is water from De Witt Water Supply safe to drink?
De Witt Water Supply earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
De Witt 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 De Witt Water Supply serve?
De Witt Water Supply serves approximately 5,514 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is De Witt Water Supply's water source?
De Witt Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in De Witt Water Supply's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0034 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of De Witt Water Supply's service area?
The De Witt Water Supply service area has a median household income of $80,614. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does De Witt Water Supply get its water?
De Witt 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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