Water System Report IA

Atalissa Municipal Water Supply

EPA ID: IA7009071 · 296 people served · 2 ZIP codes

With a five-year violation-free history, Atalissa Municipal Water Supply delivers safe water to 296 residents.

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

296
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$224K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Atalissa Municipal Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$82,124
Median Household Income
6,158
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Atalissa Municipal Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $82,124 and an estimated 6,158 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% 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

Atalissa Municipal Water Supply'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Muscatine 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

66 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 96% 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 $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Atalissa Municipal Water Supply (EPA ID: IA7009071) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 296 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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 Atalissa Municipal Water Supply (IA7009071) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atalissa Municipal Water Supply water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Atalissa Municipal Water Supply has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Atalissa Municipal Water Supply serve?

Atalissa Municipal Water Supply serves approximately 296 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Atalissa Municipal Water Supply 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
116
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 296
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?
Atalissa Municipal Water Supply meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Atalissa Municipal Water Supply serve?
Atalissa Municipal Water Supply serves approximately 296 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Atalissa Municipal Water Supply's water source?
Atalissa Municipal Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Atalissa Municipal Water Supply's service area?
The Atalissa Municipal Water Supply service area has a median household income of $82,124. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Atalissa Municipal Water Supply get its water?
Atalissa Municipal Water Supply'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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