Water System Report IA

Dakota City Water Supply

EPA ID: IA4622095 ยท 769 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Dakota City Water Supply (IA4622095): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. With a five-year violation-free history, Dakota City Water Supply delivers safe water to 769 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

769
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$149K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dakota City Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,577
Median Household Income
6,369
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dakota City Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $68,577 and an estimated 6,369 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Dakota City 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Dakota City Water Supply (EPA ID: IA4622095) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 769 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 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.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Dakota City Water Supply (IA4622095) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dakota City Water Supply water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Dakota City Water Supply 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 Dakota City Water Supply serve?

Dakota City Water Supply serves approximately 769 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Dakota City Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Dakota City Water Supply meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Dakota City Water Supply serve?
Dakota City Water Supply serves approximately 769 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Dakota City Water Supply's water source?
Dakota City Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Dakota City Water Supply's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Dakota City Water Supply's service area?
The Dakota City Water Supply service area has a median household income of $68,577. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Dakota City Water Supply get its water?
Dakota City 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.

How to cite this page

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