Ida Grove Water Utility
EPA ID: IA4728067 · 2,051 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Ida Grove Water Utility (IA4728067): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Checked against the EPA violation database, Ida Grove Water Utility returns no entries for its service territory of 2,051 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ida Grove Water Utility Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Ida Grove Water Utility have a median household income of $66,250 and about 2,464 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 86% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Ida Grove Water Utility's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
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System Overview
Ida Grove Water Utility (EPA ID: IA4728067) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 2,051 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 51445 in Ida Grove.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0012 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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.
- 51445 - Ida Grove
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Ida Grove Water Utility (IA4728067) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ida Grove Water Utility water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ida Grove Water Utility 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 Ida Grove Water Utility serve?
Ida Grove Water Utility serves approximately 2,051 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.
Where does Ida Grove Water Utility get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ida Grove Water Utility Water Quality Report, IA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia4728067/
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