Monitoring Violations IA

Missouri Valley Water Supply

EPA ID: IA4344088 · 2,684 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal compliance records for Missouri Valley Water Supply list 8 open violations that have not yet been resolved — the utility serves approximately 2,684 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.

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

D · 50
Avg Safety Score
2,684
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
21
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0029 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
10
Contaminants Flagged
$272K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$95,095
Median Household Income
5,705
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Missouri Valley Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $95,095 and an estimated 5,705 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% 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

Missouri Valley 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
45th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Pottawattamie 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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Missouri Valley Water Supply compares to EPA limits

Lead 2 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Lead at 2 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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C 0 violations
Hawarden Water Supply
2,700 people
B 0 violations
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2,664 people
C 6 violations
C 1 violation
C 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

MISSOURI VALLEY WATER SUPPLY (EPA ID: IA4344088) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 2,684 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: D (50/100)

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

Violation History

21 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Lead Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Lead Inorganic 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Contaminant 1032 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1052 Other Violation 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
51555 0.0029 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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Missouri Valley Water Supply (IA4344088) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Missouri Valley Water Supply water safe to drink?

Missouri Valley Water Supply has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Missouri Valley Water Supply serve?

Missouri Valley Water Supply serves approximately 2,684 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Missouri Valley 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:

214
Confirmed Lead
2
Galvanized — Replacement Required
325
Unknown Material
710
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,684
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 Missouri Valley Water Supply safe to drink?
Missouri Valley Water Supply has a D safety grade based on 21 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Missouri Valley Water Supply's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Missouri Valley Water Supply serve?
Missouri Valley Water Supply serves approximately 2,684 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Missouri Valley Water Supply's water source?
Missouri Valley Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Missouri Valley Water Supply's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0029 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Missouri Valley Water Supply's service area?
The Missouri Valley Water Supply service area has a median household income of $95,095. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Missouri Valley Water Supply get its water?
Missouri Valley 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →

3

Contact your utility

Missouri Valley Water Supply (EPA ID: IA4344088) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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