Water Quality in Creston, IA (50213)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50213.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.

More violations than 43% of US ZIP codes.

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

7,489

Population

6

Water Systems

3

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

Sirwa #2 (Creston)

Surface water 20,793 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Osceola Water Works

2 health-based
Surface water 5,503 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Clarke Rural Water District #1

Purchased surface water 330 people served
0 violations

Hard Water Inn

Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations

Lacelle Methodist Church

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Diehl Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Creston (50213) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3.

Fewer violations 43th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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