Water System Report IA

Kurth Addition

EPA ID: IA5784319 · 30 people served · 1 ZIP code

Kurth Addition earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 30 people.

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

30
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$254K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$94,896
Median Household Income
3,977
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kurth Addition serves a community with a median household income of $94,896 and an estimated 3,977 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% 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

Kurth 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% 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

Kurth Addition (EPA ID: IA5784319) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 30 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 52213 in Center Point.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Kurth Addition (IA5784319) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kurth Addition water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Kurth Addition serve?

Kurth Addition serves approximately 30 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Kurth Addition get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Kurth Addition meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Kurth Addition serve?
Kurth Addition serves approximately 30 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Kurth Addition's water source?
Kurth Addition draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Kurth Addition's service area?
The Kurth Addition service area has a median household income of $94,896. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Kurth Addition get its water?
Kurth 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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