Water System Report IA

Meadow Knolls Addition

EPA ID: IA5751301 · 53 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Meadow Knolls Addition — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 53 residents.

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

53
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$233K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Meadow Knolls Addition Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$87,463
Median Household Income
42,732
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Meadow Knolls Addition serves a community with a median household income of $87,463 and an estimated 42,732 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% 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

Meadow Knolls Addition'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

27 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 39% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Meadow Knolls Addition (EPA ID: IA5751301) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 53 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 52302 in Marion.

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

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 Meadow Knolls Addition (IA5751301) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meadow Knolls Addition water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Meadow Knolls Addition has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Meadow Knolls Addition serve?

Meadow Knolls Addition serves approximately 53 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Meadow Knolls Addition 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
18
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: 53
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?
Meadow Knolls Addition meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Meadow Knolls Addition serve?
Meadow Knolls Addition serves approximately 53 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Meadow Knolls Addition's water source?
Meadow Knolls Addition draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Meadow Knolls Addition's service area?
The Meadow Knolls Addition service area has a median household income of $87,463. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Meadow Knolls Addition get its water?
Meadow Knolls Addition'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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