Nora Springs Water Supply
EPA ID: IA3423069 · 1,369 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Nora Springs Water Supply (IA3423069): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. EPA monitoring records reviewed for Nora Springs Water Supply list no violations. That describes the federal file only, not a test of the water at any tap, for a utility that reports serving approximately 1,369 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Nora Springs Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Nora Springs Water Supply have a median household income of $85,625 and about 4,643 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 83% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 38% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Nora Springs 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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System Overview
Nora Springs Water Supply (EPA ID: IA3423069) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 1,369 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.006 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 Nora Springs Water Supply (IA3423069) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nora Springs Water Supply water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Nora Springs 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 Nora Springs Water Supply serve?
Nora Springs Water Supply serves approximately 1,369 people across 3 ZIP codes in Iowa.
Where does Nora Springs Water Supply get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Nora Springs Water Supply Water Quality Report, IA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia3423069/
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