Water Quality in Algona, IA (50511)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50511.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 6 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 60% of US ZIP codes.

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

7,240

Population

26

Water Systems

7

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (26)

Algona Municipal Utilities

Groundwater 5,487 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Van'S Cafe

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Chrome Country Inn

Groundwater 280 people served
0 violations

Forest Ridge - Center

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

River Road Golf Club

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Hillcrest Mobile Home Park

Purchased groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Livestock Auction And Exchange

Groundwater 78 people served
0 violations

Whittemore Country Club

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Smith Lake Park

1 health-based
Groundwater 55 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Joe'S Place

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Ag Processing Inc - Algona

Groundwater 49 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Burr Oak Trailer Court

Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations

Eagle Hills

All resolved
Groundwater 47 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Burr Oak Motel

Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations

Kossuth County Care Facility

Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations

Pioneer Seed Company

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Whittemore Coop Elevator

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

St Benedict

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Algona Country Club (Inactive)

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Big Bear And Farm Bureau Offic

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Starlite Drive-In Theater

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Colonial Motel

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Residential St Benedict

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Siems Pk-Kossuth Co Conserv Bd

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Druggist Mutual

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Kossuth Pk-Kossuth Co Conserv

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Algona (50511) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7.

Fewer violations 60th 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.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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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