Water System Report IA

Fairfield Estates Mobile Home Park

EPA ID: IA5131302 · 140 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Fairfield Estates Mobile Home Park has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 140 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

140
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Demographics

$55,528
Median Household Income
12,201
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fairfield Estates Mobile Home Park serves a community with a median household income of $55,528 and an estimated 12,201 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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

Fairfield Estates Mobile Home Park'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
90th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Jefferson County, Iowa rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 85% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Iowa

D 0 violations
C 1 violation
C 2 violations
Palmer Water Supply
138 people
C 1 violation
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Fairfield Estates Mobile Home Park (EPA ID: IA5131302) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 140 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Fairfield Estates Mobile Home Park (IA5131302) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairfield Estates Mobile Home Park water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Fairfield Estates Mobile Home Park has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Fairfield Estates Mobile Home Park serve?

Fairfield Estates Mobile Home Park serves approximately 140 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Fairfield Estates Mobile Home Park 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
3
Unknown Material
100
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 140
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?
Fairfield Estates Mobile Home Park meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Fairfield Estates Mobile Home Park serve?
Fairfield Estates Mobile Home Park serves approximately 140 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Fairfield Estates Mobile Home Park's water source?
Fairfield Estates Mobile Home Park draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Fairfield Estates Mobile Home Park's service area?
The Fairfield Estates Mobile Home Park service area has a median household income of $55,528. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Fairfield Estates Mobile Home Park get its water?
Fairfield Estates Mobile Home Park'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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