Water System Report IA

Tama Water Supply

EPA ID: IA8670013 · 3,130 people served · 2 ZIP codes

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Tama Water Supply has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 3,130 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

3,130
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$127K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,933
Median Household Income
7,209
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Tama Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $60,933 and an estimated 7,209 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% 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

Tama 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

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 89% 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 $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Tama Water Supply (EPA ID: IA8670013) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 3,130 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

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 Tama Water Supply (IA8670013) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tama Water Supply water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Tama Water Supply serve?

Tama Water Supply serves approximately 3,130 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Tama 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:

168
Confirmed Lead
33
Galvanized — Replacement Required
302
Unknown Material
691
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,130
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?
Tama 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 Tama Water Supply serve?
Tama Water Supply serves approximately 3,130 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Tama Water Supply's water source?
Tama Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Tama Water Supply's service area?
The Tama Water Supply service area has a median household income of $60,933. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Tama Water Supply get its water?
Tama 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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