Public water system · IA4453901
ActiveRathbun Regional Water (Mount Pleasant)
At a glance
Rathbun Regional Water (Mount Pleasant) (PWSID IA4453901) is an active community water system in Henry County, Iowa. It reports serving 1,465 people through 585 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, 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
1,465
Service connections
585
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Rathbun Regional Water (Mount Pleasant) compare with other water systems in Henry County?
By EPA's size categories, Rathbun Regional Water (Mount Pleasant) is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Henry County has 11 active public water systems, and Rathbun Regional Water (Mount Pleasant) is the 3rd-largest of them by population served. Its population served is roughly in line with the county average of 1,425 people per system, and accounts for 9.3% of the 15,676 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 Rathbun Regional Water (Mount Pleasant) 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 surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 119 Iowa systems (6.5%) list purchased surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Rathbun Regional Water (Mount Pleasant)?
EPA lists Rathbun Regional Water (Mount Pleasant) 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. 10 of the 11 active systems in Henry County (91%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Rathbun Regional Water (Mount Pleasant) 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 Rathbun Regional Water (Mount Pleasant). For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Rathbun Regional Water (Mount Pleasant): frequently asked questions
Who runs Rathbun Regional Water (Mount Pleasant)?
Rathbun Regional Water (Mount Pleasant) (PWSID IA4453901) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the IA state drinking water program.
How many people does Rathbun Regional Water (Mount Pleasant) serve?
Rathbun Regional Water (Mount Pleasant) reports serving 1,465 people through 585 service connections in Henry County, Iowa.
Where does Rathbun Regional Water (Mount Pleasant) get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does Rathbun Regional Water (Mount Pleasant) have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Rathbun Regional Water (Mount Pleasant)'s 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 Rathbun Regional Water (Mount Pleasant)'s water quality report?
As a community water system, Rathbun Regional Water (Mount Pleasant) 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 Henry County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities | Henry | 9,274 | Community | Groundwater |
| New London Munic Water Dept | Henry | 1,910 | Community | Groundwater |
| Winfield Muni Water Dept | Henry | 1,035 | Community | Groundwater |
| Wayland Water Supply | Henry | 966 | Community | Groundwater |
| Salem Water Supply | Henry | 396 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Olds Municipal Water Dept | Henry | 192 | 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, “Rathbun Regional Water (Mount Pleasant), PWSID IA4453901, Iowa”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/iowa/rathbun-regional-water-mount-pleasant-ia4453901 (data as of October 1, 2026).