Water System Report IA

De Witt Water Supply

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for De Witt Water Supply (IA2330036): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. 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

C ยท 67
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 ยท 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 C

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.

๐Ÿ’ง 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

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.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0034 mg/L No N/A

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

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for De Witt 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 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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from De Witt Water Supply safe to drink?
De Witt Water Supply has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). De Witt Water Supply Water Quality Report, IA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia2330036/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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