Grimes Mhp Mhc
EPA ID: IA7736601 · 163 people served · 1 ZIP code
Across every monitored period in the past five years, Grimes Mhp Mhc reported no EPA violations for its service population of 163.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Demographics
The Grimes Mhp Mhc serves a community with a median household income of $108,352 and an estimated 16,254 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Grimes Mhp Mhc'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.
About 1% of homes in Polk County, Iowa rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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System Overview
Grimes Mhp Mhc (EPA ID: IA7736601) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 163 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 50111 in Grimes.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 50111 — Grimes
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Grimes Mhp Mhc (IA7736601) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grimes Mhp Mhc water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Grimes Mhp Mhc has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Grimes Mhp Mhc serve?
Grimes Mhp Mhc serves approximately 163 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.
Where does Grimes Mhp Mhc 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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.