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
Van'S Cafe
Chrome Country Inn
Forest Ridge - Center
River Road Golf Club
Hillcrest Mobile Home Park
Livestock Auction And Exchange
Whittemore Country Club
Smith Lake Park
1 health-basedJoe'S Place
Ag Processing Inc - Algona
Burr Oak Trailer Court
Eagle Hills
All resolvedBurr Oak Motel
Kossuth County Care Facility
Pioneer Seed Company
Whittemore Coop Elevator
St Benedict
Algona Country Club (Inactive)
Big Bear And Farm Bureau Offic
Starlite Drive-In Theater
Colonial Motel
Residential St Benedict
Siems Pk-Kossuth Co Conserv Bd
Druggist Mutual
Kossuth Pk-Kossuth Co Conserv
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.