Current Noncompliance IA

Irua - Pershing Utilities

EPA ID: IA6300800 ยท 488 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Irua - Pershing Utilities (IA6300800): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Irua - Pershing Utilities carries 1 open EPA violation that remain unresolved in the federal system - approximately 488 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

488
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$273K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Irua - Pershing Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$83,601
Median Household Income
14,267
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Irua - Pershing Utilities serves a community with a median household income of $83,601 and an estimated 14,267 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Irua - Pershing Utilities'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Detected Contaminants

How Irua - Pershing Utilities compares to EPA limits

Copper 1 mg/L (77% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 1.3 mg/L

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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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.

Cost of Inaction

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

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Irua - Pershing Utilities (EPA ID: IA6300800) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 488 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 50219 in Pella.

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: 1 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
January 23, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2022 Copper Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Copper Inorganic 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0015 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 Irua - Pershing Utilities (IA6300800) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irua - Pershing Utilities 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 Irua - Pershing Utilities serve?

Irua - Pershing Utilities serves approximately 488 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Irua - Pershing Utilities get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Irua - Pershing Utilities's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Copper. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Irua - Pershing Utilities serve?
Irua - Pershing Utilities serves approximately 488 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Irua - Pershing Utilities's water source?
Irua - Pershing Utilities draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Irua - Pershing Utilities's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Irua - Pershing Utilities's service area?
The Irua - Pershing Utilities service area has a median household income of $83,601. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Irua - Pershing Utilities get its water?
Irua - Pershing Utilities'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

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Irua - Pershing Utilities (EPA ID: IA6300800) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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