Water System Report IA

Carriage Meadows Homeowners Association

EPA ID: IA8209309 · 80 people served · 1 ZIP code

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Carriage Meadows Homeowners Association recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 80 people.

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

80
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$301K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Carriage Meadows Homeowners Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$105,763
Median Household Income
40,878
Service Area Population
26%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Carriage Meadows Homeowners Association serves a community with a median household income of $105,763 and an estimated 40,878 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% 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

Carriage Meadows Homeowners Association'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Scott 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

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Carriage Meadows Homeowners Association (EPA ID: IA8209309) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 80 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 52722 in Bettendorf.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Carriage Meadows Homeowners Association (IA8209309) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carriage Meadows Homeowners Association water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Carriage Meadows Homeowners Association has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Carriage Meadows Homeowners Association serve?

Carriage Meadows Homeowners Association serves approximately 80 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Carriage Meadows Homeowners Association 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
20
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: 80
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?
Carriage Meadows Homeowners Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Carriage Meadows Homeowners Association serve?
Carriage Meadows Homeowners Association serves approximately 80 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Carriage Meadows Homeowners Association's water source?
Carriage Meadows Homeowners Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Carriage Meadows Homeowners Association's service area?
The Carriage Meadows Homeowners Association service area has a median household income of $105,763. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Carriage Meadows Homeowners Association get its water?
Carriage Meadows Homeowners Association'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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