Marion Company Rural Water District
EPA ID: IA6342711 · 5,687 people served · 15 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Marion Company Rural Water District (IA6342711): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. In the current EPA monitoring period, Marion Company Rural Water District has 1 violation still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 5,687 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Marion Company Rural Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Marion Company Rural Water District serves a community with a median household income of $76,985 and an estimated 49,580 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Marion Company Rural Water District'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Marion Company Rural Water District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Iowa
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Marion Company Rural Water District (EPA ID: IA6342711) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 5,687 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 15 ZIP codes across 15 communities.
Violation History
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 21, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2023 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0019 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 50001 - Ackworth
- 50044 - Bussey
- 50047 - Carlisle
- 50057 - Columbia
- 50062 - Melcher-dallas
- 50116 - Hamilton
- 50118 - Hartford
- 50119 - Harvey
- 50125 - Indianola
- 50138 - Knoxville
- 50139 - Lacona
- 50166 - Milo
- 50225 - Pleasantville
- 50252 - Swan
- 50256 - Tracy
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Marion Company Rural Water District (IA6342711) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marion Company Rural Water District 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 Marion Company Rural Water District serve?
Marion Company Rural Water District serves approximately 5,687 people across 15 ZIP codes in Iowa.
Where does Marion Company Rural Water District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
- #20 / 24 Highest Exposure Burden (Iowa)
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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What You Can Do
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