Water System Report IA

Steamboat Rock Water Department

EPA ID: IA4289094 · 264 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA monitoring data for Steamboat Rock Water Department shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 264 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

264
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$128K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Steamboat Rock Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,063
Median Household Income
438
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
94%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Steamboat Rock Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $64,063 and an estimated 438 residents across its service area. Approximately 94% 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

Steamboat Rock Water Department'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Hardin 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
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Steamboat Rock Water Department (EPA ID: IA4289094) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 264 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 50672 in Steamboat Rock.

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

  • 50672 — Steamboat Rock

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Steamboat Rock Water Department (IA4289094) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Steamboat Rock Water Department water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Steamboat Rock Water Department serve?

Steamboat Rock Water Department serves approximately 264 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Steamboat Rock Water Department 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
75
Unknown Material
59
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: 264
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?
Steamboat Rock Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Steamboat Rock Water Department serve?
Steamboat Rock Water Department serves approximately 264 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Steamboat Rock Water Department's water source?
Steamboat Rock Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Steamboat Rock Water Department's service area?
The Steamboat Rock Water Department service area has a median household income of $64,063. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Steamboat Rock Water Department get its water?
Steamboat Rock Water Department'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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