Water Quality in Ames, IA (50056)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50056.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 13 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are2 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 36% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,003
Population
13
Water Systems
2
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)
Ames Water Treatment Plant
All resolvedIsu
All resolvedIa Regional Utilities Assoc (Waverly)
Colo Water Supply
Hickory Grove Park-Campgrounds
Mcfarland Pk-Hickory Grove Park
Niland Cafe And Motel
Hickory Grove Pk-New Shop Well
Twin Anchors Campground
Edgetown Mobile Home Court
Esther Estates Mobile Home Par
Hickory Grove Pk-Old Shop Well
Dakins Lk-Story Conservation
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Ames (50056) has more violations than 36% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 2, 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.