Dallas Center Water Supply
EPA ID: IA2520098 · 1,901 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Dallas Center Water Supply (IA2520098): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Dallas Center Water Supply recorded 1 EPA violation over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 1,901 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Dallas Center Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Dallas Center Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $94,587 and an estimated 13,261 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Dallas Center 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Dallas Center Water Supply compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Iowa
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Dallas Center Water Supply (EPA ID: IA2520098) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 1,901 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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 Dallas Center Water Supply (IA2520098) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dallas Center Water Supply water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Dallas Center Water Supply; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Dallas Center Water Supply serve?
Dallas Center Water Supply serves approximately 1,901 people across 4 ZIP codes in Iowa.
Where does Dallas Center Water Supply get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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What You Can Do
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