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
Service Area Demographics
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?
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.
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
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).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Iowa
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
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
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 51101 — Sioux City
- 51102 — Sioux City
- 51103 — Sioux City
- 51104 — Sioux City
- 51105 — Sioux City
- 51106 — Sioux City
- 51108 — Sioux City
- 51109 — Sioux City
- 51111 — Sioux City
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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.