Water System Report IA

Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids

EPA ID: IA6000800 · 1,187 people served · 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids (IA6000800): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Across the monitored periods in available EPA data, Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids has no violations listed for its service population of 1,187.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,187
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$242K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$75,134
Median Household Income
9,121
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids have a median household income of $75,134 and about 9,121 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 66% 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-rock Rapids'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 81% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids (EPA ID: IA6000800) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 1,187 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids (IA6000800) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids serve?

Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids serves approximately 1,187 people across 4 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids serve? ▼
Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids serves approximately 1,187 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids's water source? ▼
Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids have a median household income of $75,134 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids get its water? ▼
Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lyon-sioux Rws-rock Rapids Water Quality Report, IA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia6000800/
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