Water System Report IA

Regional Water

EPA ID: IA8300184 ยท 4,132 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Regional Water (IA8300184): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Regional Water stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 4,132 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,132
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$173K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Regional Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,286
Median Household Income
4,703
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
47th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Regional Water serves a community with a median household income of $69,286 and an estimated 4,703 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Regional Water'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
17th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
53th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

93 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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Regional Water (EPA ID: IA8300184) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 4,132 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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
0.002 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 Regional Water (IA8300184) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Regional Water water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Regional Water 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 Regional Water serve?

Regional Water serves approximately 4,132 people across 3 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Regional Water get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Regional Water meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Regional Water serve?
Regional Water serves approximately 4,132 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Regional Water's water source?
Regional Water draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Regional Water's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Regional Water's service area?
The Regional Water service area has a median household income of $69,286. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Regional Water get its water?
Regional Water'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Regional Water Water Quality Report, IA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia8300184/
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