Water System Report IA

Huxley Waterworks Department

EPA ID: IA8538066 ยท 4,244 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Huxley Waterworks Department (IA8538066): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring for Huxley Waterworks Department: clean, five years, 4,244 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,244
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$243K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Huxley Waterworks Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$97,250
Median Household Income
42,503
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Huxley Waterworks Department serves a community with a median household income of $97,250 and an estimated 42,503 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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

Huxley Waterworks Department'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 71% 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. 1 detection recorded.

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 Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $840
PFAS Treatment $100
Water Filtration $60
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.

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 $2,200 (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

Huxley Waterworks Department (EPA ID: IA8538066) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 4,244 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
0.0011 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 Huxley Waterworks Department (IA8538066) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Huxley Waterworks Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Huxley Waterworks Department 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 Huxley Waterworks Department serve?

Huxley Waterworks Department serves approximately 4,244 people across 5 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Huxley Waterworks Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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?
Huxley Waterworks Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Huxley Waterworks Department serve?
Huxley Waterworks Department serves approximately 4,244 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Huxley Waterworks Department's water source?
Huxley Waterworks Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Huxley Waterworks Department's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Huxley Waterworks Department's service area?
The Huxley Waterworks Department service area has a median household income of $97,250. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Huxley Waterworks Department get its water?
Huxley Waterworks Department'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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