Water System Report IA

Saint Marys Water Corporation

EPA ID: IA9176019 · 121 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Saint Marys Water Corporation's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 121 residents year after year.

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

C · 57
Avg Safety Score
121
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$169K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Saint Marys Water Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$78,750
Median Household Income
2,704
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Saint Marys Water Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $78,750 and an estimated 2,704 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% 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

Saint Marys Water Corporation'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
7th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
43th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Madison 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

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 81% 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 $1,000
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

SAINT MARYS WATER CORPORATION (EPA ID: IA9176019) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 121 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (57/100)

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

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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 Saint Marys Water Corporation (IA9176019) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint Marys Water Corporation water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Saint Marys Water Corporation serve?

Saint Marys Water Corporation serves approximately 121 people across 3 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Saint Marys Water Corporation 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
67
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: 121
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 Saint Marys Water Corporation safe to drink?
Saint Marys Water Corporation 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?
Saint Marys Water Corporation meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Saint Marys Water Corporation serve?
Saint Marys Water Corporation serves approximately 121 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Saint Marys Water Corporation's water source?
Saint Marys Water Corporation draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Saint Marys Water Corporation's service area?
The Saint Marys Water Corporation service area has a median household income of $78,750. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Saint Marys Water Corporation get its water?
Saint Marys Water Corporation'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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