Water System Report IA

Western Hills (mobile) Estates

EPA ID: IA5208600 · 760 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Western Hills (mobile) Estates kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 760 people served.

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

760
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$242K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 8 (2024) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Western Hills (mobile) Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,608
Median Household Income
34,622
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
35th
Poverty Percentile
45th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Western Hills (mobile) Estates serves a community with a median household income of $65,608 and an estimated 34,622 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% 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

Western Hills (mobile) Estates'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
15th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
35th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Poweshiek 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

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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0 violations
C 2 violations
Alden Water Supply
763 people
C 0 violations
0 violations
B 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,250
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,750

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

Western Hills (mobile) Estates (EPA ID: IA5208600) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 760 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 Western Hills (mobile) Estates (IA5208600) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western Hills (mobile) Estates water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Western Hills (mobile) Estates has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Western Hills (mobile) Estates serve?

Western Hills (mobile) Estates serves approximately 760 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Western Hills (mobile) Estates 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
0
Unknown Material
286
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 760
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?
Western Hills (mobile) Estates meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Western Hills (mobile) Estates serve?
Western Hills (mobile) Estates serves approximately 760 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Western Hills (mobile) Estates's water source?
Western Hills (mobile) Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Western Hills (mobile) Estates's service area?
The Western Hills (mobile) Estates service area has a median household income of $65,608. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Western Hills (mobile) Estates get its water?
Western Hills (mobile) Estates'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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