Current Noncompliance IA

Granger Muni Water Supply

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Granger Muni Water Supply (IA2537001): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Marked active and unresolved in the EPA record: 1 violation at Granger Muni Water Supply, whose service population is approximately 1,654 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,654
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
2
Contaminants Flagged
$253K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$101,364
Median Household Income
5,003
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
13%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Granger Muni Water Supply have a median household income of $101,364 and about 5,003 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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 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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 81% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are 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 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved
April 26, 2021 Public Notice 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
Nitrite Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

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

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 available EPA compliance records 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
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.
Is there lead in Granger Muni Water Supply's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Granger Muni Water Supply? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Granger Muni Water Supply have a median household income of $101,364 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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 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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

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

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

Granger Muni Water Supply (EPA ID: IA2537001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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