Water System Report IA

Lawton Water Supply

EPA ID: IA9743065 · 943 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Lawton Water Supply — the supplier serving 943 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

943
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$268K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,750
Median Household Income
1,630
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lawton Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $78,750 and an estimated 1,630 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lawton 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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Woodbury 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

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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C 0 violations
D 1 violation
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935 people
C 2 violations
0 violations
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932 people
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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

Lawton Water Supply (EPA ID: IA9743065) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 943 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 51030 in Lawton.

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.

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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 Lawton Water Supply (IA9743065) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawton Water Supply water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Lawton Water Supply serve?

Lawton Water Supply serves approximately 943 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.

Where does Lawton Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
21
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
377
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: 988
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

Should I use a water filter?
Lawton 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 Lawton Water Supply serve?
Lawton Water Supply serves approximately 943 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lawton Water Supply's water source?
Lawton Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lawton Water Supply's service area?
The Lawton Water Supply 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 Lawton Water Supply get its water?
Lawton 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.
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