Water System Report IA

Pulaski Municipal Water Department

EPA ID: IA2662064 · 264 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Pulaski Municipal Water Department, 264 residents served.

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

264
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$99K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pulaski Municipal Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,646
Median Household Income
1,754
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
65th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pulaski Municipal Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $67,646 and an estimated 1,754 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% 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

Pulaski Municipal Water Department'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
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Van Buren County, Iowa rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Pulaski Municipal Water Department (EPA ID: IA2662064) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 264 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pulaski Municipal Water Department (IA2662064) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pulaski Municipal Water Department water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Pulaski Municipal Water Department has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Pulaski Municipal Water Department serve?

Pulaski Municipal Water Department serves approximately 264 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Pulaski Municipal Water Department 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
92
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 264
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?
Pulaski Municipal Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pulaski Municipal Water Department serve?
Pulaski Municipal Water Department serves approximately 264 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Pulaski Municipal Water Department's water source?
Pulaski Municipal Water Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pulaski Municipal Water Department's service area?
The Pulaski Municipal Water Department service area has a median household income of $67,646. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pulaski Municipal Water Department get its water?
Pulaski Municipal Water Department'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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