Public water system · IA9003006
ActiveAgency Water Works
At a glance
Agency Water Works (PWSID IA9003006) is an active community water system in Wapello County, Iowa. It reports serving 620 people through 276 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
620
Service connections
276
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Agency Water Works compare with other water systems in Wapello County?
By EPA's size categories, Agency Water Works is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Wapello County has 5 active public water systems, and Agency Water Works is the 3rd-largest of them by population served. Its population served is well below the county average of 5,506 people per system, and accounts for 2.3% of the 27,531 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Iowa, the 1,828 active systems average 1,718 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Agency Water Works is well below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Iowa has 1,084 active community water systems, 59% of the state's 1,828 active systems. Purchased groundwater means the system buys groundwater from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 156 Iowa systems (8.5%) list purchased groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Agency Water Works?
EPA lists Agency Water Works as owned by a local government. The IA state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 4 of the 5 active systems in Wapello County (80%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Agency Water Works have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for Agency Water Works. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Agency Water Works: frequently asked questions
Who runs Agency Water Works?
Agency Water Works (PWSID IA9003006) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the IA state drinking water program.
How many people does Agency Water Works serve?
Agency Water Works reports serving 620 people through 276 service connections in Wapello County, Iowa.
Where does Agency Water Works get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased groundwater. Purchased groundwater means the system buys groundwater from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does Agency Water Works have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Agency Water Works' water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the IA state drinking water program.
Where can I find Agency Water Works' water quality report?
As a community water system, Agency Water Works must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Wapello County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottumwa Water Works | Wapello | 25,529 | Community | Surface water |
| Eldon Water Supply | Wapello | 927 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Blakesburg Municipal Water Works | Wapello | 305 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Leisure Living Manf Home Community | Wapello | 150 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Agency Water Works, PWSID IA9003006, Iowa”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/iowa/agency-water-works-ia9003006 (data as of October 1, 2026).