Rathbun Regional Water (mount Pleasant)
EPA ID: IA4453901 · 1,465 people served · 7 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Rathbun Regional Water (mount Pleasant) (IA4453901): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Rathbun Regional Water (mount Pleasant) is listed without violations in federal records, across a service area of 1,465 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rathbun Regional Water (mount Pleasant) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Rathbun Regional Water (mount Pleasant) have a median household income of $69,716 and about 20,999 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Rathbun Regional Water (mount Pleasant)'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 13 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
Rathbun Regional Water (mount Pleasant) (EPA ID: IA4453901) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 1,465 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2023-12-31 |
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
7 of 7 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 52630 - Hillsboro
- 52641 - Mount Pleasant
- 52644 - Mount Union
- 52645 - New London
- 52649 - Salem
- 52654 - Wayland
- 52659 - Winfield
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Rathbun Regional Water (mount Pleasant) (IA4453901) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rathbun Regional Water (mount Pleasant) water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Rathbun Regional Water (mount Pleasant) 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 Rathbun Regional Water (mount Pleasant) serve?
Rathbun Regional Water (mount Pleasant) serves approximately 1,465 people across 7 ZIP codes in Iowa.
Where does Rathbun Regional Water (mount Pleasant) get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Rathbun Regional Water (mount Pleasant) Water Report, IA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia4453901/
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