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Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport

EPA ID: IA8222001 · 147,720 people served · 16 ZIP codes

Federal compliance records for Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport list 4 open violations that have not yet been resolved — the utility serves approximately 147,720 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.

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

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
147,720
People Served
16
ZIP Codes Served
10
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
5
Contaminants Flagged
$237K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$74,000
Median Household Income
169,305
Service Area Population
26%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport serves a community with a median household income of $74,000 and an estimated 169,305 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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

Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport'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.

Elevated 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

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 83% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 1052 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 20 detections recorded. 10 exceed 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.
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Iowa

C 77 violations
Sioux City Water Supply
85,791 people
C 2 violations
City of Ankeny
76,207 people
C 4 violations
Waterloo Water Works
69,504 people
C 0 violations
D 22 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,275
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $375
Total Estimated Cost $2,850

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,850 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport (EPA ID: IA8222001) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 147,720 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 16 ZIP codes across 8 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

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

Violation History

10 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
September 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring 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 6 No
Contaminant 1052 Other Violation 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
52728 0.001 mg/L No N/A
52767 0.001 mg/L No N/A
52801 0.001 mg/L No N/A
52802 0.001 mg/L No N/A
52803 0.001 mg/L No N/A
52804 0.001 mg/L No N/A
52805 0.001 mg/L No N/A
52806 0.001 mg/L No N/A
52807 0.001 mg/L No N/A
52808 0.001 mg/L No N/A
52809 0.001 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: 13 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport (IA8222001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport water safe to drink?

Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport serve?

Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport serves approximately 147,720 people across 16 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
91
Detections
4
Latest sample
11/6/2023
Highest analyte
PFBA: 14.8 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 14.8 ppt
PFOA 4.1 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

9,620
Confirmed Lead
8
Galvanized — Replacement Required
15,954
Unknown Material
36,175
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: 147,720
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 Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport safe to drink?
Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport has a D safety grade based on 10 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Contaminant 1052, Total Coliform. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport serve?
Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport serves approximately 147,720 people with drinking water across 16 ZIP codes.
What is Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport's water source?
Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport's service area?
The Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport service area has a median household income of $74,000. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport get its water?
Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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