Current Noncompliance IA

Granger Muni Water Supply

EPA ID: IA2537001 ยท 1,654 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Granger Muni Water Supply (IA2537001): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for Granger Muni Water Supply yields 1 open violation that has not been formally closed - each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 1,654 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,654
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$253K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Granger Muni Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$101,364
Median Household Income
5,003
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Granger Muni Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $101,364 and an estimated 5,003 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% 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

Granger Muni 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 81% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Granger Muni Water Supply compares to EPA limits

Copper 1 mg/L (77% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 1.3 mg/L

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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Manson Water Supply
1,709 people
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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 $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Granger Muni Water Supply (EPA ID: IA2537001) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 1,654 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
January 1, 2024 Copper Non-health-based Resolved
April 26, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Copper Inorganic 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment 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

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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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 Granger Muni Water Supply (IA2537001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Granger Muni Water Supply water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Granger Muni Water Supply serve?

Granger Muni Water Supply serves approximately 1,654 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Granger Muni Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Granger Muni Water Supply's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Copper. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Granger Muni Water Supply serve?
Granger Muni Water Supply serves approximately 1,654 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Granger Muni Water Supply's water source?
Granger Muni Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Granger Muni Water Supply's service area?
The Granger Muni Water Supply service area has a median household income of $101,364. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Granger Muni Water Supply get its water?
Granger Muni 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Granger Muni Water Supply (IA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia2537001/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

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