Water System Report IA

Galva Water Supply

EPA ID: IA4715072 · 435 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring history at Galva Water Supply shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 435 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

435
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$106K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,938
Median Household Income
615
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Galva Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $75,938 and an estimated 615 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% 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

Galva 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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Ida 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

70 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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C 2 violations
C 4 violations
C 2 violations
C 0 violations
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Galva Water Supply (EPA ID: IA4715072) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 435 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 51020 in Galva.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Galva Water Supply (IA4715072) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Galva Water Supply water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Galva Water Supply serve?

Galva Water Supply serves approximately 435 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Galva 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:

3
Confirmed Lead
7
Galvanized — Replacement Required
196
Unknown Material
2
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 435
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?
Galva 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 Galva Water Supply serve?
Galva Water Supply serves approximately 435 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Galva Water Supply's water source?
Galva Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Galva Water Supply's service area?
The Galva Water Supply service area has a median household income of $75,938. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Galva Water Supply get its water?
Galva 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.
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