Water Quality in Fort Dodge, IA (50501)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50501.
Active Health Violations
16 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 86% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
28,823
Population
50
Water Systems
33
Violations (5yr)
16
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (50)
Fort Dodge Water Supply
All resolvedDayton Municipal Water Supply
All resolvedOtho Water Supply
Lehigh Water Supply
4 health-basedCallender Water Supply
Harcourt Water Supply
Kennedy Mem Pk-Webster Conserv
Deerwood Estates Utilities
All resolvedBarnum Water Supply
Moorland Water Supply
Georgia Pacific Corp Gypsum Div.
Community Orchard
All resolvedRolling Hills & Coats
Clare Water Department
Lakewood Utilities
Rolling Meadows Estate
Lizard Creek Ranch
All resolvedLanesboro Water Works
7 health-basedWoodland Acres
Frontier Village
Lakeside Municipal Golf
Certainteed Gypsum
Knierim Water Supply
5 health-basedWanoki Camp Fire Girls Camp
Timberlane Water Association
All resolvedNorth Coalville Water Works
W Coalville Water Co
Dr. Macdonald'S
Rinard Water Supply
R And J Material Handling
United States Gypsum-Fort Dodge
Greenwood Court Mhp
Hilltop Well Assoc Coalville
Trinity Lutheran School
Coalville Southwest Waterworks
Fort Dodge Ice & Cold
Central Water Works
Harlan Rodgers Ball Park Concessions
Willow Creek Golf & Country Club
Fort Dodge Asphalt
Coalville Water Works
Dot Salix Weigh Sta W-Scale#37
Smithway Motor Xpress, Inc
Dot Ames Weigh Sta W-Scale #32
Jones Texaco
Dot Salix Weigh Sta E-Scale#36
Fort Dodge Drive In Theater
Dot Ames Weigh Sta E-Scale #31
Iowa Auction Sales
Carlson Rec Ar-Webster Conserv
Contaminants Found
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Fort Dodge (50501) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 33.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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.