Water Quality in Newton, IA (50028)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50028.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 5 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are4 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 48% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

1,981

Population

5

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

Ia Regional Utilities Assoc (Waverly)

Groundwater 37,820 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Central Ia Water Assn (Newton)

GUP 28,250 people served
0 violations

Marshalltown Water Works

Groundwater 27,591 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Baxter Water Supply

Purchased groundwater 1,002 people served
4 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Bethany United Church Of Christ

Purchased groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Newton (50028) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 48th percentile More violations

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.

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