Sidney Water Supply
EPA ID: IA3661048 · 1,077 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Sidney Water Supply (IA3661048): 3 violations on record since 2021. Sidney Water Supply's EPA record lists 3 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 1,077 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sidney Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Sidney Water Supply have a median household income of $76,736 and about 3,242 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 33% 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?
Sidney 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Sidney Water Supply (EPA ID: IA3661048) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 1,077 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0079 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
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 Sidney Water Supply (IA3661048) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sidney Water Supply water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Sidney Water Supply; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Sidney Water Supply serve?
Sidney Water Supply serves approximately 1,077 people across 3 ZIP codes in Iowa.
Where does Sidney Water Supply get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sidney Water Supply (IA): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia3661048/
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