Water Quality in Ames, IA (50134)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50134.
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.
770
Population
5
Water Systems
4
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)
Ames Water Treatment Plant
All resolvedIsu
All resolvedIa Regional Utilities Assoc (Waverly)
Kelley Water Supply
R Place Pub & Pizza
All resolvedContaminants 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 (50134) 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.
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.