Lake Ridge, Incorporated
EPA ID: IA5225315 · 1,300 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lake Ridge, Incorporated (IA5225315): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. 2 open EPA findings remain on record at Lake Ridge, Incorporated - the utility supplies approximately 1,300 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lake Ridge, Incorporated Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Lake Ridge, Incorporated serves a community with a median household income of $55,189 and an estimated 61,712 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lake Ridge, Incorporated'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Lake Ridge, Incorporated compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Lake Ridge, Incorporated (EPA ID: IA5225315) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 1,300 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 26, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 24, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 3 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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 Lake Ridge, Incorporated (IA5225315) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake Ridge, Incorporated water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Lake Ridge, Incorporated serve?
Lake Ridge, Incorporated serves approximately 1,300 people across 3 ZIP codes in Iowa.
Where does Lake Ridge, Incorporated get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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