Water System Report IA

Hampton Muni Water Works

EPA ID: IA3544024 ยท 4,337 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hampton Muni Water Works (IA3544024): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - Hampton Muni Water Works has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 4,337 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,337
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0062 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$124K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hampton Muni Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,301
Median Household Income
5,363
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
88%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hampton Muni Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $55,301 and an estimated 5,363 residents across its service area. Approximately 88% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hampton Muni Water Works's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

74 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% 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

Hampton Muni Water Works (EPA ID: IA3544024) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 4,337 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 50441 in Hampton.

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
0.0062 mg/L No N/A

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

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 the full compliance record for Hampton Muni Water Works (IA3544024) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hampton Muni Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Hampton Muni Water Works 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 Hampton Muni Water Works serve?

Hampton Muni Water Works serves approximately 4,337 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Hampton Muni Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Hampton Muni Water Works meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hampton Muni Water Works serve?
Hampton Muni Water Works serves approximately 4,337 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hampton Muni Water Works's water source?
Hampton Muni Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Hampton Muni Water Works's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0062 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Hampton Muni Water Works's service area?
The Hampton Muni Water Works service area has a median household income of $55,301. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hampton Muni Water Works get its water?
Hampton Muni Water Works's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hampton Muni Water Works Water Quality Report, IA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia3544024/
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