Adel Municipal Water Works
EPA ID: IA2503003 · 6,461 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Adel Municipal Water Works (IA2503003): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. No violations appear in the federal EPA file for Adel Municipal Water Works, which supplies 6,461 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Adel Municipal Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Adel Municipal Water Works have a median household income of $104,643 and about 9,536 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Adel Municipal Water Works'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
Adel Municipal Water Works (EPA ID: IA2503003) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 6,461 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 50003 in Adel.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2024-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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.
- 50003 - Adel
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Adel Municipal Water Works (IA2503003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Adel Municipal Water Works water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Adel Municipal Water Works 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 Adel Municipal Water Works serve?
Adel Municipal Water Works serves approximately 6,461 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.
Where does Adel Municipal Water Works get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.
EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.
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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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Adel Municipal Water Works Water Quality Report, IA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia2503003/
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