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
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
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?
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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Iowa-american Wtr Company-davenport compares to EPA limits
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).
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
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
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.
- 52722 — Bettendorf
- 52726 — Blue Grass
- 52728 — Buffalo
- 52748 — Eldridge
- 52753 — Le Claire
- 52767 — Pleasant Valley
- 52773 — Walcott
- 52801 — Davenport
- 52802 — Davenport
- 52803 — Davenport
- 52804 — Davenport
- 52805 — Davenport
- 52806 — Davenport
- 52807 — Davenport
- 52808 — Davenport
- 52809 — Davenport
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.
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 →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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