Water System Report IA

Norwalk Water Supply

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

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 Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 63
Avg Safety Score
14,334
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.008 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · 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 — Grade C

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.

🌊 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

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

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.

Average Home Safety Score: C (63/100)

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
50211 0.008 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

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?

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

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
1,392
Unknown Material
4,080
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 14,334
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 Norwalk Water Supply safe to drink?
Norwalk 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?
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.
Is there lead in Norwalk Water Supply's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.008 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Norwalk Water Supply (EPA ID: IA9164078) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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