Palo Water Supply
EPA ID: IA5765101 · 1,407 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Palo Water Supply (IA5765101): 1 violation on record since 2021. Palo Water Supply's EPA record lists 1 historical violation, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 1,407 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Palo Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Palo Water Supply have a median household income of $72,403 and about 71,798 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Palo Water Supply's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
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
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System Overview
Palo Water Supply (EPA ID: IA5765101) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 1,407 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2023 | Nitrite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrite | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0016 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
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 available EPA compliance records for Palo Water Supply (IA5765101) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Palo Water Supply water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Palo Water Supply; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Palo Water Supply serve?
Palo Water Supply serves approximately 1,407 people across 4 ZIP codes in Iowa.
Where does Palo Water Supply get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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