Water System Report IA

Tabor Water Supply

EPA ID: IA3667012 · 1,014 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Tabor Water Supply — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 1,014 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,014
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$213K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,417
Median Household Income
1,390
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Tabor Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $71,417 and an estimated 1,390 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Tabor Water Supply'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Fremont County, Iowa rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 98% 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

Tabor Water Supply (EPA ID: IA3667012) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 1,014 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 51653 in Tabor.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Tabor Water Supply (IA3667012) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tabor Water Supply water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Tabor Water Supply has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Tabor Water Supply serve?

Tabor Water Supply serves approximately 1,014 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Tabor Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
19
Galvanized — Replacement Required
169
Unknown Material
252
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,014
Reported to Iowa

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Tabor Water Supply meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Tabor Water Supply serve?
Tabor Water Supply serves approximately 1,014 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Tabor Water Supply's water source?
Tabor Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Tabor Water Supply's service area?
The Tabor Water Supply service area has a median household income of $71,417. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Tabor Water Supply get its water?
Tabor Water Supply'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.
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