Current Noncompliance IA

Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition

EPA ID: IA5784326 ยท 90 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition (IA5784326): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Not yet resolved: 1 EPA violation at Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition, affecting about 90 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

90
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
10
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
6
Contaminants Flagged
$425K
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

$164,972
Median Household Income
8,357
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
23%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition serves a community with a median household income of $164,972 and an estimated 8,357 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 50% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

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 serves ZIP code 52411 in Cedar Rapids.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
May 24, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 13, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 12, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 13, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 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.

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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 Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition (IA5784326) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

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

Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition serves approximately 90 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition serve?
Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition serves approximately 90 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
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.
Is there lead in Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
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 $164,972. 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Twin Knolls Fourth/fifth Addition (IA): 10 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia5784326/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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