Mount Ayr Water Treatment Plant
EPA ID: IA8055014 · 1,683 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mount Ayr Water Treatment Plant (IA8055014): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. 1 total violation across five years at Mount Ayr Water Treatment Plant - every finding closed, utility compliant today, 1,683 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mount Ayr Water Treatment Plant Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Mount Ayr Water Treatment Plant serves a community with a median household income of $70,131 and an estimated 2,893 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?
Mount Ayr Water Treatment Plant'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Mount Ayr Water Treatment Plant compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Mount Ayr Water Treatment Plant (EPA ID: IA8055014) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 1,683 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0024 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
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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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mount Ayr Water Treatment Plant (IA8055014) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Ayr Water Treatment Plant water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mount Ayr Water Treatment Plant; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Mount Ayr Water Treatment Plant serve?
Mount Ayr Water Treatment Plant serves approximately 1,683 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.
Where does Mount Ayr Water Treatment Plant get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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