Jewell Water Supply
EPA ID: IA4027010 · 1,216 people served · 1 ZIP code
From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Jewell Water Supply has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 1,216 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Jewell Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Jewell Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $69,934 and an estimated 1,517 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Jewell 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.
About 1% of homes in Hamilton County, Iowa rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Jewell Water Supply (EPA ID: IA4027010) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 1,216 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 50130 in Jewell.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 50130 — Jewell
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Jewell Water Supply (IA4027010) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jewell Water Supply water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Jewell Water Supply has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Jewell Water Supply serve?
Jewell Water Supply serves approximately 1,216 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.
Where does Jewell 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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.