Water System Report IA

Midwest Country Estates

EPA ID: IA2573301 · 820 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, Midwest Country Estates has stayed completely violation-free for its 820 residents.

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

820
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$249K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Midwest Country Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$84,717
Median Household Income
64,281
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Midwest Country Estates serves a community with a median household income of $84,717 and an estimated 64,281 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Midwest Country Estates's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Dallas County, Iowa rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Iowa

0 violations
D 4 violations
0 violations
0 violations
Lowden Water Supply
807 people
C 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Midwest Country Estates (EPA ID: IA2573301) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 820 people from surface water sources.

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

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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Midwest Country Estates (IA2573301) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Midwest Country Estates water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Midwest Country Estates has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Midwest Country Estates serve?

Midwest Country Estates serves approximately 820 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Midwest Country Estates get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
299
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 820
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?
Midwest Country Estates meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Midwest Country Estates serve?
Midwest Country Estates serves approximately 820 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Midwest Country Estates's water source?
Midwest Country Estates draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Midwest Country Estates's service area?
The Midwest Country Estates service area has a median household income of $84,717. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Midwest Country Estates get its water?
Midwest Country Estates's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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