Water System Report IA

Sac City Municipal Water Plant

EPA ID: IA8150015 · 2,063 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Sac City Municipal Water Plant stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 2,063 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
2,063
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$118K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sac City Municipal Water Plant Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$65,578
Median Household Income
2,963
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
92%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sac City Municipal Water Plant serves a community with a median household income of $65,578 and an estimated 2,963 residents across its service area. Approximately 92% 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

Sac City Municipal Water Plant'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
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Sac 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

76 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Britt Water Works
2,064 people
C 3 violations
C 3 violations
Northwood Waterworks
2,072 people
B 2 violations
Audubon Water Supply
2,053 people
D 0 violations
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Sac City Municipal Water Plant (EPA ID: IA8150015) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 2,063 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
50583 0.0003 mg/L No N/A

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.

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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 Sac City Municipal Water Plant (IA8150015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sac City Municipal Water Plant water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Sac City Municipal Water Plant serve?

Sac City Municipal Water Plant serves approximately 2,063 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Sac City Municipal Water Plant 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:

2
Confirmed Lead
27
Galvanized — Replacement Required
79
Unknown Material
995
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 2,093
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

Is water from Sac City Municipal Water Plant safe to drink?
Sac City Municipal Water Plant has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Sac City Municipal Water Plant meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sac City Municipal Water Plant serve?
Sac City Municipal Water Plant serves approximately 2,063 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Sac City Municipal Water Plant's water source?
Sac City Municipal Water Plant draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sac City Municipal Water Plant's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Sac City Municipal Water Plant's service area?
The Sac City Municipal Water Plant service area has a median household income of $65,578. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sac City Municipal Water Plant get its water?
Sac City Municipal Water Plant'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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