Water System Report IA

Jamaica Water Supply

EPA ID: IA3949000 · 195 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Jamaica Water Supply kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 195 people served.

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

195
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$106K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$50,179
Median Household Income
331
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jamaica Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $50,179 and an estimated 331 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Jamaica 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
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

125 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Stout Water Supply
191 people
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $4,920
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $6,420

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

Jamaica Water Supply (EPA ID: IA3949000) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 195 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 50128 in Jamaica.

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 Jamaica Water Supply (IA3949000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamaica Water Supply water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Jamaica Water Supply serve?

Jamaica Water Supply serves approximately 195 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Jamaica Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
7
Unknown Material
103
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 2025-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 195
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?
Jamaica 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 Jamaica Water Supply serve?
Jamaica Water Supply serves approximately 195 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Jamaica Water Supply's water source?
Jamaica Water Supply draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Jamaica Water Supply's service area?
The Jamaica Water Supply service area has a median household income of $50,179. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Jamaica Water Supply get its water?
Jamaica 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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