Water System Report IA

Lyon-sioux Rws-boyden

EPA ID: IA6000744 · 605 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA data: Lyon-sioux Rws-boyden — zero violations, five years, 605 served.

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

605
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$233K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$69,320
Median Household Income
4,075
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lyon-sioux Rws-boyden serves a community with a median household income of $69,320 and an estimated 4,075 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% 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

Lyon-sioux Rws-boyden'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Lyon-sioux Rws-boyden (EPA ID: IA6000744) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 605 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 51246 in Rock Rapids.

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 Lyon-sioux Rws-boyden (IA6000744) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyon-sioux Rws-boyden water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lyon-sioux Rws-boyden has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lyon-sioux Rws-boyden serve?

Lyon-sioux Rws-boyden serves approximately 605 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Lyon-sioux Rws-boyden 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
248
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 605
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?
Lyon-sioux Rws-boyden meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lyon-sioux Rws-boyden serve?
Lyon-sioux Rws-boyden serves approximately 605 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lyon-sioux Rws-boyden's water source?
Lyon-sioux Rws-boyden draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lyon-sioux Rws-boyden's service area?
The Lyon-sioux Rws-boyden service area has a median household income of $69,320. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lyon-sioux Rws-boyden get its water?
Lyon-sioux Rws-boyden'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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