Water System Report IA

Gladbrook Water Supply

EPA ID: IA8640089 · 799 people served · 1 ZIP code

Gladbrook Water Supply earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 799 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

799
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$145K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Gladbrook Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,981
Median Household Income
1,470
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gladbrook Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $72,981 and an estimated 1,470 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Gladbrook Water Supply'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Tama 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

85 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
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Gladbrook Water Supply (EPA ID: IA8640089) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 799 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 50635 in Gladbrook.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Gladbrook Water Supply (IA8640089) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gladbrook Water Supply water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Gladbrook Water Supply has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Gladbrook Water Supply serve?

Gladbrook Water Supply serves approximately 799 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Gladbrook Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
440
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 799
Reported to Iowa

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Gladbrook Water Supply meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Gladbrook Water Supply serve?
Gladbrook Water Supply serves approximately 799 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Gladbrook Water Supply's water source?
Gladbrook Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Gladbrook Water Supply's service area?
The Gladbrook Water Supply service area has a median household income of $72,981. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Gladbrook Water Supply get its water?
Gladbrook Water Supply'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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