Water System Report IA

Hills Water Supply

EPA ID: IA5221001 ยท 863 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hills Water Supply (IA5221001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Hills Water Supply kept a clean EPA record - five years, no issues, 863 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

863
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$308K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hills Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,169
Median Household Income
25,666
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hills Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $69,169 and an estimated 25,666 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hills 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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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927 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,250
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,450

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

Hills Water Supply (EPA ID: IA5221001) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 863 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by IA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hills Water Supply (IA5221001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hills Water Supply water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Hills Water Supply in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Hills Water Supply serve?

Hills Water Supply serves approximately 863 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Hills Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Hills Water Supply meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hills Water Supply serve?
Hills Water Supply serves approximately 863 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Hills Water Supply's water source?
Hills Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Hills Water Supply's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Hills Water Supply's service area?
The Hills Water Supply service area has a median household income of $69,169. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hills Water Supply get its water?
Hills 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.

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