Marengo Water Supply
EPA ID: IA4843033 · 2,435 people served · 1 ZIP code
Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Marengo Water Supply stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 2,435 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2022) to 8 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Marengo Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Marengo Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $68,659 and an estimated 4,046 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?
Marengo 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.
About 0% of homes in Iowa 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
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Marengo Water Supply (EPA ID: IA4843033) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 2,435 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 52301 in Marengo.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 52301 — Marengo
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Marengo Water Supply (IA4843033) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marengo Water Supply water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Marengo Water Supply has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Marengo Water Supply serve?
Marengo Water Supply serves approximately 2,435 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.
Where does Marengo 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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.