Water Quality in Creston, IA (50002)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50002.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 8 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are7 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 60% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,496
Population
8
Water Systems
7
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)
Sirwa #2 (Creston)
Neola Light & Water
Adair Municipal Water Supply
Bayard Water Supply
Adair-Casey Community School
St. John Lutheran Church
Dew Drop Inn
New Bethel Church
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Creston (50002) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.