Water System Report IA

Berea Heights Inc.

EPA ID: IA9778301 · 33 people served · 9 ZIP codes

Berea Heights Inc. carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 33 residents.

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

33
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$146K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$63,981
Median Household Income
89,537
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Berea Heights Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $63,981 and an estimated 89,537 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% 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

Berea Heights Inc.'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.

Moderate 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

79 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 95% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 72 detections recorded. 24 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $533
Total Estimated Cost $2,933

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,933 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Berea Heights Inc. (EPA ID: IA9778301) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 33 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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 Berea Heights Inc. (IA9778301) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berea Heights Inc. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Berea Heights Inc. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Berea Heights Inc. serve?

Berea Heights Inc. serves approximately 33 people across 9 ZIP codes in Iowa.

Where does Berea Heights Inc. 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
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
3
Unknown Material
12
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 33
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?
Berea Heights Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Berea Heights Inc. serve?
Berea Heights Inc. serves approximately 33 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is Berea Heights Inc.'s water source?
Berea Heights Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Berea Heights Inc.'s service area?
The Berea Heights Inc. service area has a median household income of $63,981. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Berea Heights Inc. get its water?
Berea Heights Inc.'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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