Water System Report IA

Mccarty Creek Homeowners Assn #8

EPA ID: IA8245323 ยท 85 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mccarty Creek Homeowners Assn #8 (IA8245323): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Mccarty Creek Homeowners Assn #8 has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 85 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS

85
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$307K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mccarty Creek Homeowners Assn #8 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$100,122
Median Household Income
6,111
Service Area Population
26%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mccarty Creek Homeowners Assn #8 serves a community with a median household income of $100,122 and an estimated 6,111 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mccarty Creek Homeowners Assn #8'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

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% 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 โ†’

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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

Mccarty Creek Homeowners Assn #8 (EPA ID: IA8245323) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 85 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 52753 in Le Claire.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

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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 Mccarty Creek Homeowners Assn #8 (IA8245323) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mccarty Creek Homeowners Assn #8 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Mccarty Creek Homeowners Assn #8 in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Mccarty Creek Homeowners Assn #8 serve?

Mccarty Creek Homeowners Assn #8 serves approximately 85 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Mccarty Creek Homeowners Assn #8 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Mccarty Creek Homeowners Assn #8 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mccarty Creek Homeowners Assn #8 serve?
Mccarty Creek Homeowners Assn #8 serves approximately 85 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mccarty Creek Homeowners Assn #8's water source?
Mccarty Creek Homeowners Assn #8 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mccarty Creek Homeowners Assn #8's service area?
The Mccarty Creek Homeowners Assn #8 service area has a median household income of $100,122. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mccarty Creek Homeowners Assn #8 get its water?
Mccarty Creek Homeowners Assn #8'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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