Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities
EPA ID: IA4453016 · 9,274 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities (IA4453016): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 9,274 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities serves a community with a median household income of $63,406 and an estimated 12,796 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Iowa
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
Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities (EPA ID: IA4453016) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 9,274 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 52641 in Mount Pleasant.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 52641 - Mount Pleasant
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities (IA4453016) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities serve?
Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities serves approximately 9,274 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.
Where does Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities Water Quality Report, IA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia4453016/
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