Water System Report IA

Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition

EPA ID: IA5784326 · 90 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 90 people.

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

90
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$392K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$122,213
Median Household Income
9,729
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition serves a community with a median household income of $122,213 and an estimated 9,729 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% 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

Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth 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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% 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 Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition (EPA ID: IA5784326) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 90 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition (IA5784326) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition serve?

Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition serves approximately 90 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth 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
36
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: 90
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?
Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition serve?
Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition serves approximately 90 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition's water source?
Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition's service area?
The Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition service area has a median household income of $122,213. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition get its water?
Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth 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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