Water System Report IA

Epworth Water Supply

EPA ID: IA3133033 ยท 2,023 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Epworth Water Supply (IA3133033): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Across the monitored periods in available EPA data, Epworth Water Supply has no violations listed for its service population of 2,023.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,023
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0039 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$259K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$101,154
Median Household Income
6,660
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
21%
Disadvantaged Population
47th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Epworth Water Supply have a median household income of $101,154 and about 6,660 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 62% 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

Epworth 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
37th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

Epworth Water Supply (EPA ID: IA3133033) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 2,023 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0039 mg/L No 2023-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 Epworth Water Supply (IA3133033) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Epworth Water Supply water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Epworth Water Supply in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Epworth Water Supply serve?

Epworth Water Supply serves approximately 2,023 people across 3 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Epworth Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Epworth Water Supply; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Epworth Water Supply serve? ▼
Epworth Water Supply serves approximately 2,023 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Epworth Water Supply's water source? ▼
Epworth Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Epworth Water Supply's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0039 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). 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 Epworth Water Supply? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Epworth Water Supply have a median household income of $101,154 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Epworth Water Supply get its water? ▼
Epworth 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.

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