Water System Report IA

Norwalk Water Supply

EPA ID: IA9164078 ยท 14,334 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Norwalk Water Supply (IA9164078): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Norwalk Water Supply - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 14,334 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

14,334
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$405K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$113,956
Median Household Income
18,549
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Norwalk Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $113,956 and an estimated 18,549 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Norwalk 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

Infrastructure Risk

27 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Norwalk Water Supply (EPA ID: IA9164078) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 14,334 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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 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.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Norwalk Water Supply (IA9164078) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norwalk Water Supply water safe to drink?

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

Norwalk Water Supply serves approximately 14,334 people across 2 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Norwalk Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
116

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?
Norwalk 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 Norwalk Water Supply serve?
Norwalk Water Supply serves approximately 14,334 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Norwalk Water Supply's water source?
Norwalk Water Supply draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Norwalk Water Supply's service area?
The Norwalk Water Supply service area has a median household income of $113,956. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Norwalk Water Supply get its water?
Norwalk 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Norwalk Water Supply, IA: Serves 14K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia9164078/
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