Mediapolis Water Supply
EPA ID: IA2948062 · 1,688 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Mediapolis Water Supply recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 1,688 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mediapolis Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Mediapolis Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $89,854 and an estimated 3,742 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 36% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Mediapolis Water Supply'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.
About 1% of homes in Des Moines 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.
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
Mediapolis Water Supply (EPA ID: IA2948062) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 1,688 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mediapolis Water Supply (IA2948062) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mediapolis Water Supply water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Mediapolis Water Supply has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Mediapolis Water Supply serve?
Mediapolis Water Supply serves approximately 1,688 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.
Where does Mediapolis Water Supply 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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.