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Water Quality in Iowa City, IA

90 water systems serving 129,111 people

City Overview

90
Water Systems
129.1K
People Served
2.8 ppb
Avg Lead Level
None
Open Violations
Lead Risk: Caution

Average lead detection across Iowa City water systems is 2.8 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb.

Violation Summary

Total violations on record4672
Health-based violations1498
Lead action level violations0
Open (unresolved) violations0

Water Systems in Iowa City

IOWA CITY WATER DEPARTMENT
Community Water System · PWSID: IA5225079 · Surface Water
68.8K
served
4.0 ppb
lead
UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM
Community Water System · PWSID: IA5225101 · Surface Water
26.7K
served
0.0 ppb
lead
DOT-6 (I-80 RA 007S GRINNELL)
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: IA5059702 · Groundwater
5.0K
served
No data
lead
DOT-6 (I-80 RA 008N GRINNELL)
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: IA5059703 · Groundwater
5.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
DOT-6 (I-80 RA 014N DAVENPORT)
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: IA8222719 · Purchased Surface Water
2.8K
served
No data
lead
DOT-6 (I-80 RA 013S DAVENPORT)
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: IA8222718 · Purchased Surface Water
1.9K
served
No data
lead
DOT-6 (I-80 RA 005S VICTOR)
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: IA4875700 · Groundwater
1.9K
served
No data
lead
DOT-6 (I-80 RA 006N VICTOR)
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: IA4875701 · Groundwater
1.7K
served
No data
lead
DOT-6 (I-80 RA 010N TIFFIN)
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: IA5288705 · Purchased Groundwater
1.6K
served
No data
lead
DOT-6 (I-80 RA 009S TIFFIN)
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: IA5288704 · Purchased Groundwater
1.3K
served
No data
lead
CORALVILLE LAKE-TAILWATER E
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: IA5225406 · Groundwater
1.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
CORALVILLE LAKE-TAILWATER W
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: IA5225412 · Groundwater
1.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
CORALVILLE LAKE-WEST OVERLOOK
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: IA5225411 · Groundwater
861
served
No data
lead
IOWA CITY REGENCY MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY
Community Water System · PWSID: IA5225673 · Groundwater
700
served
2.0 ppb
lead
DOT-6(I-380 RA 048E CEDAR RAPIDS)
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: IA5751706 · Groundwater
700
served
No data
lead
CORALVILLE LAKE-SUGAR BOTTOM
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: IA5225498 · Groundwater
689
served
No data
lead
STARLIGHT MOBILE HOME PARK
Community Water System · PWSID: IA5200600 · Groundwater
500
served
No data
lead
Clean
OAKDALE HOSPITAL WATER SYSTEM
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: IA5200982 · Groundwater
450
served
10.0 ppb
lead
FOX RIDGE FARM
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: IA5225212 · Groundwater
374
served
No data
lead
CORALVILLE LAKE-AD BLDG
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: IA5225413 · Groundwater
275
served
No data
lead

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iowa City tap water safe to drink?

Iowa City tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.

What is the water quality in Iowa City, Iowa?

Iowa City has 90 public water systems serving approximately 129,111 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 2.8 ppb. There are 4672 total violations on record.

Does Iowa City have lead in the water?

EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 2.8 ppb across Iowa City's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. No lead action level violations are currently reported.

How many water utilities serve Iowa City?

90 public water systems are registered in Iowa City, Iowa with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 129,111 people.

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