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Iowa Water Quality
498
Utilities in database
2.9M
Residents served
0
With open violations
146
PFAS monitored
Quick Answer
Iowa public drinking water is served by 498 EPA-tracked water systems, providing service to approximately 2.9 million residents through public utilities. No open health-based violations are currently recorded across tracked systems in the EPA federal database. 146 systems have official PFAS monitoring records from the EPA UCMR 5 program (2023–2025). About 35% of IA residents use private wells, which fall outside federal utility compliance monitoring.
No open health-based violations are currently recorded in the EPA SDWIS database for Iowa's tracked water systems. Always verify with your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for annual test results.
Drinking Water in Iowa
Iowa has 498 community water systems serving approximately 2.9 million residents. Primary water sources include groundwater. The most commonly reported contaminants include disinfection byproducts, arsenic. 35% of Iowa residents rely on private wells. DNR holds primary enforcement authority under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Safest Large Utilities
Iowa systems with no open health violations serving 10,000+ residents.
Utilities in Iowa
151–175 of 498Clarion Water Supply
IA9909031 · 2,810 served
Grundy Center Water Supply
IA3833013 · 2,796 served
Hawarden Water Supply
IA8434040 · 2,700 served
Missouri Valley Water Supply
IA4344088 · 2,684 served
Bloomfield Muni Water Dept
IA2613019 · 2,682 served
Eldora Water Supply
IA4236005 · 2,664 served
Kalona Water Dept
IA9233012 · 2,630 served
Rock Rapids Municipal Water Works
IA6065092 · 2,611 served
Sirwa - Corning
IA0207704 · 2,585 served
Center Point Water Supply
IA5718006 · 2,579 served
Hudson Water Supply
IA0737062 · 2,546 served
West Union Water Supply
IA3383014 · 2,540 served
Mitchellville Water Supply
IA7751092 · 2,515 served
Postville Water Department
IA0375053 · 2,513 served
West Branch Water Works
IA1694000 · 2,509 served
Jesup Municipal Water Supply
IA1044006 · 2,508 served
Poweshiek Water Association (iac)
IA4868701 · 2,490 served
Belmond Water Supply
IA9905003 · 2,463 served
Marengo Water Supply
IA4843033 · 2,435 served
W Central Rwa - Denison Subsys
IA2424701 · 2,428 served
Ogden Municipal Utilities
IA0858090 · 2,419 served
Toledo Water Supply
IA8676027 · 2,399 served
Park View Water & Sanitary District
IA8200855 · 2,389 served
Cascade Municipal Water Supply
IA3118080 · 2,386 served
Hull Water Supply
IA8444063 · 2,384 served
Key Contaminant Concerns in Iowa
These contaminants appear most frequently in Iowa utility records or pose elevated risk in this region based on EPA data.
DBPs
When utilities add chlorine to water to kill pathogens, it reacts with dissolved organic matter — leaves, algae, soil — to produce disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Over 600 DBPs have been identified. The EPA regulates two groups: total trihalomethanes (TTHMs, including chloroform) and haloacetic acids (HAA5). DBP levels tend to be highest in surface water systems and in warm months when organic matter is elevated.
EPA limit: 80 µg/L (TTHMs) / 60 µg/L (HAA5)
Arsenic
Arsenic (As) occurs naturally in rock and soil, dissolving into groundwater through natural weathering processes. Inorganic arsenic — the form found in drinking water — is a known human carcinogen. The western United States has particularly arsenic-rich geological formations, but elevated levels have been found in 48 states. Arsenic is tasteless and odorless.
EPA limit: 10 ppb
City Water Reports in Iowa
Tap water quality pages for Iowa cities — violations, PFAS records, utility profiles, and official source links.
Independent Water Testing
Find a certified lab in Iowa
Utility compliance records show what water systems report to the EPA. An independent test from a certified laboratory confirms what's actually in your tap water. Iowa labs can test for PFAS, lead, nitrates, bacteria, and dozens of other contaminants.
Explore Water Quality in Iowa
Clarion Water Supply
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Grundy Center Water Supply
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Hawarden Water Supply
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
PFAS monitoring records — Iowa
146 water systems in Iowa with EPA UCMR 5 records
Lead in Iowa drinking water
State-specific lead data, violation utilities, and testing guidance
PFAS in Iowa drinking water
State-specific PFAS data, MCL context, and treatment options
Certified water testing labs in Iowa
Labs certified for PFAS (EPA 533/537.1), lead, and bacteria testing
Water treatment options
Reverse osmosis, activated carbon, and filtration guides with cost ranges
Data sources and methodology
How WaterUtilityReport.com sources and validates official EPA data
Common Questions About Iowa Drinking Water
Does Iowa drinking water have PFAS?
146 Iowa water systems have EPA UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring records (2023–2025)
Which Iowa water utilities have open violations?
Browse Iowa utility compliance records and violation history
How do I test my water in Iowa?
State-certified labs for PFAS (EPA 533/537.1), lead, nitrate, and bacteria testing
What treatment removes PFAS from IA tap water?
Reverse osmosis removes PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates — cost, maintenance, and NSF certification explained
What do Iowa PFAS records tell me about my water?
EPA limits, health context, and what UCMR 5 detection above MRL means for your water
How is Iowa water quality data sourced here?
EPA SDWIS violations, UCMR 5 PFAS records, and CCR data — sources, accuracy notes, and limitations
Iowa Water FAQs
Data sources: Utility compliance and violation data from EPA SDWIS (Safe Drinking Water Information System). PFAS monitoring records from EPA UCMR 5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5, 2023–2025). Contaminant data from EPA and ATSDR public references. This page summarizes public records — it is not a compliance determination. Methodology →
Last updated: 2026-04-22