Water System Report IA

Victor Municipal Water Department

EPA ID: IA4875050 · 875 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Victor Municipal Water Department stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 875 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

875
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$135K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Victor Municipal Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,598
Median Household Income
4,272
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Victor Municipal Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $73,598 and an estimated 4,272 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% 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

Victor Municipal 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Benton 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

72 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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D 0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Lead Pipe Replacement $2,430
Flood Insurance $1,850
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $5,480

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

Victor Municipal Water Department (EPA ID: IA4875050) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 875 people from groundwater sources.

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

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 Victor Municipal Water Department (IA4875050) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Victor Municipal Water Department water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Victor Municipal Water Department serve?

Victor Municipal Water Department serves approximately 875 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Victor Municipal 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:

7
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
439
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 2021-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 875
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?
Victor Municipal Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Victor Municipal Water Department serve?
Victor Municipal Water Department serves approximately 875 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Victor Municipal Water Department's water source?
Victor Municipal Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Victor Municipal Water Department's service area?
The Victor Municipal Water Department service area has a median household income of $73,598. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Victor Municipal Water Department get its water?
Victor Municipal 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.
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