Millersburg Water Department
EPA ID: IA4852082 · 135 people served · 1 ZIP code
In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Millersburg Water Department posted zero EPA violations serving 135 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Millersburg Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Millersburg Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $75,357 and an estimated 136 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Millersburg Water Department'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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Millersburg Water Department (EPA ID: IA4852082) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 135 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 52308 in Millersburg.
Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52308 | 0.0012 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 52308 — Millersburg
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Millersburg Water Department (IA4852082) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Millersburg Water Department water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Millersburg Water Department has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Millersburg Water Department serve?
Millersburg Water Department serves approximately 135 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.
Where does Millersburg Water Department 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.
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