Water System Report IA

Indianola Water Supply

EPA ID: IA9133075 ยท 15,833 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Indianola Water Supply (IA9133075): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Indianola Water Supply sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 15,833 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

15,833
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$249K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$86,463
Median Household Income
20,009
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Indianola Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $86,463 and an estimated 20,009 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% 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

Indianola 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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 79% 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 $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Indianola Water Supply (EPA ID: IA9133075) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 15,833 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 50125 in Indianola.

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 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 Indianola Water Supply (IA9133075) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indianola Water Supply water safe to drink?

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

Indianola Water Supply serves approximately 15,833 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Indianola Water Supply 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?
Indianola 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 Indianola Water Supply serve?
Indianola Water Supply serves approximately 15,833 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Indianola Water Supply's water source?
Indianola Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Indianola Water Supply's service area?
The Indianola Water Supply service area has a median household income of $86,463. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Indianola Water Supply get its water?
Indianola 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Indianola Water Supply, IA: Serves 16K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia9133075/
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