Water System Report IA

Cardinal Valley Estates 3rd Addition

EPA ID: IA2330303 · 25 people served · 1 ZIP code

Cardinal Valley Estates 3rd Addition earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 25 people.

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

25
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$241K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$92,500
Median Household Income
7,410
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cardinal Valley Estates 3rd Addition serves a community with a median household income of $92,500 and an estimated 7,410 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% 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

Cardinal Valley Estates 3rd Addition'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

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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

Cardinal Valley Estates 3rd Addition (EPA ID: IA2330303) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 25 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 52742 in De Witt.

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 Cardinal Valley Estates 3rd Addition (IA2330303) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cardinal Valley Estates 3rd Addition water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Cardinal Valley Estates 3rd Addition has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Cardinal Valley Estates 3rd Addition serve?

Cardinal Valley Estates 3rd Addition serves approximately 25 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Cardinal Valley Estates 3rd Addition 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
12
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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: 25
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?
Cardinal Valley Estates 3rd Addition meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cardinal Valley Estates 3rd Addition serve?
Cardinal Valley Estates 3rd Addition serves approximately 25 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cardinal Valley Estates 3rd Addition's water source?
Cardinal Valley Estates 3rd Addition draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cardinal Valley Estates 3rd Addition's service area?
The Cardinal Valley Estates 3rd Addition service area has a median household income of $92,500. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cardinal Valley Estates 3rd Addition get its water?
Cardinal Valley Estates 3rd Addition'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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