Water System Report IA

Guthrie Center Muni Water Work

EPA ID: IA3937016 · 1,593 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Zero EPA violations over five years — Guthrie Center Muni Water Work has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 1,593.

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

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
1,593
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0048 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$171K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Guthrie Center Muni Water Work Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$73,351
Median Household Income
5,393
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
85th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Guthrie Center Muni Water Work serves a community with a median household income of $73,351 and an estimated 5,393 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Guthrie Center Muni Water Work'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
5th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Guthrie 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

68 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 87% 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 Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Guthrie Center Muni Water Work (EPA ID: IA3937016) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 1,593 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
50115 0.0048 mg/L No N/A

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 Guthrie Center Muni Water Work (IA3937016) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guthrie Center Muni Water Work water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Guthrie Center Muni Water Work serve?

Guthrie Center Muni Water Work serves approximately 1,593 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Guthrie Center Muni Water Work 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
829
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,593
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

Is water from Guthrie Center Muni Water Work safe to drink?
Guthrie Center Muni Water Work earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Guthrie Center Muni Water Work meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Guthrie Center Muni Water Work serve?
Guthrie Center Muni Water Work serves approximately 1,593 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Guthrie Center Muni Water Work's water source?
Guthrie Center Muni Water Work draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Guthrie Center Muni Water Work's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0048 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Guthrie Center Muni Water Work's service area?
The Guthrie Center Muni Water Work service area has a median household income of $73,351. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Guthrie Center Muni Water Work get its water?
Guthrie Center Muni Water Work'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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