Water System Report IA

Crescent Water Supply

EPA ID: IA7822086 · 778 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Crescent Water Supply stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 778 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

778
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$231K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$85,419
Median Household Income
32,857
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Crescent Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $85,419 and an estimated 32,857 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Crescent Water Supply's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Marshall 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

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 88% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,850
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,350

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

Crescent Water Supply (EPA ID: IA7822086) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 778 people from surface water 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 Crescent Water Supply (IA7822086) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crescent Water Supply water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Crescent Water Supply serve?

Crescent Water Supply serves approximately 778 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Crescent Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
373
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 778
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?
Crescent 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 Crescent Water Supply serve?
Crescent Water Supply serves approximately 778 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Crescent Water Supply's water source?
Crescent Water Supply draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Crescent Water Supply's service area?
The Crescent Water Supply service area has a median household income of $85,419. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Crescent Water Supply get its water?
Crescent Water Supply's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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