Water System Report IA

Rock Valley Rural Water District

EPA ID: IA8482701 ยท 2,230 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rock Valley Rural Water District (IA8482701): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five clean years on EPA record - Rock Valley Rural Water District, 2,230 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,230
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0024 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$238K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Rock Valley Rural Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$90,238
Median Household Income
19,788
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Rock Valley Rural Water District serves a community with a median household income of $90,238 and an estimated 19,788 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% 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

Rock Valley Rural Water District'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 83% 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 $1,000
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

Rock Valley Rural Water District (EPA ID: IA8482701) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 2,230 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 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
0.0024 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Rock Valley Rural Water District (IA8482701) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rock Valley Rural Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Rock Valley Rural Water District 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 Rock Valley Rural Water District serve?

Rock Valley Rural Water District serves approximately 2,230 people across 5 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Rock Valley Rural Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Rock Valley Rural Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Rock Valley Rural Water District serve?
Rock Valley Rural Water District serves approximately 2,230 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Rock Valley Rural Water District's water source?
Rock Valley Rural Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Rock Valley Rural Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0024 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Rock Valley Rural Water District's service area?
The Rock Valley Rural Water District service area has a median household income of $90,238. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Rock Valley Rural Water District get its water?
Rock Valley Rural Water District'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.

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