Water System Report IA

Sunrise Mill

EPA ID: IA6368601 · 237 people served · 1 ZIP code

Over five tracked years, Sunrise Mill has stayed completely violation-free for its 237 residents.

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

237
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$273K
Median Home Value in Service Area

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 Sunrise Mill 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Sunrise Mill'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Marion 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

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

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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

Sunrise Mill (EPA ID: IA6368601) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 237 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 50219 in Pella.

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 Sunrise Mill (IA6368601) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunrise Mill water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Sunrise Mill has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Sunrise Mill serve?

Sunrise Mill serves approximately 237 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Sunrise Mill 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
80
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 237
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?
Sunrise Mill meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sunrise Mill serve?
Sunrise Mill serves approximately 237 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sunrise Mill's water source?
Sunrise Mill draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sunrise Mill's service area?
The Sunrise Mill 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 Sunrise Mill get its water?
Sunrise Mill'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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