Water Quality in Gilmore City, IA (50541)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50541.
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 10 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 68% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,067
Population
6
Water Systems
11
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)
Gilmore City Waterworks
1 health-basedDaybreak Foods Eagle Grove Complex
All resolvedRutland Water Supply
Daybreak Foods Vincent Complex
All resolvedPioneer Water System
Wright County Agribusiness Park
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Gilmore City (50541) has more violations than 68% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 11.
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
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
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.