Water System Report IA

Monticello Water Supply

EPA ID: IA5343098 ยท 4,040 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Monticello Water Supply (IA5343098): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Monticello Water Supply - the supplier serving 4,040 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,040
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$193K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,946
Median Household Income
6,384
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Monticello Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $76,946 and an estimated 6,384 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% 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

Monticello 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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 98% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $4,000

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

Monticello Water Supply (EPA ID: IA5343098) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 4,040 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 52310 in Monticello.

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
0.003 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Monticello Water Supply (IA5343098) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monticello Water Supply water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Monticello 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 Monticello Water Supply serve?

Monticello Water Supply serves approximately 4,040 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Monticello Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Monticello 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 Monticello Water Supply serve?
Monticello Water Supply serves approximately 4,040 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Monticello Water Supply's water source?
Monticello Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Monticello Water Supply's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Monticello Water Supply's service area?
The Monticello Water Supply service area has a median household income of $76,946. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Monticello Water Supply get its water?
Monticello 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Monticello Water Supply Water Quality Report, IA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia5343098/
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