Water System Report IA

New Virginia Water Supply

EPA ID: IA9159067 · 498 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, New Virginia Water Supply kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 498 people served.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
498
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$314K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$96,250
Median Household Income
1,503
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The New Virginia Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $96,250 and an estimated 1,503 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

New Virginia Water Supply's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

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

About 1% of homes in Warren 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

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 74% 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

New Virginia Water Supply (EPA ID: IA9159067) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 498 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 50210 in New Virginia.

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
50210 0.0018 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 New Virginia Water Supply (IA9159067) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Virginia Water Supply water safe to drink?

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

How many people does New Virginia Water Supply serve?

New Virginia Water Supply serves approximately 498 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does New Virginia Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

1
Confirmed Lead
8
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
213
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: 498
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

Is water from New Virginia Water Supply safe to drink?
New Virginia Water Supply has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
New Virginia 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 New Virginia Water Supply serve?
New Virginia Water Supply serves approximately 498 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is New Virginia Water Supply's water source?
New Virginia Water Supply draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in New Virginia Water Supply's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0018 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of New Virginia Water Supply's service area?
The New Virginia Water Supply service area has a median household income of $96,250. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does New Virginia Water Supply get its water?
New Virginia Water Supply's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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