Water Quality in Whittemore, IA (50598)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50598.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 15 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are8 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 62% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
818
Population
15
Water Systems
8
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)
Buffalo Center Muni Water Dept
Whittemore Muni Water Supply
Rake Water Supply
Lone Rock Water Supply
All resolvedHavelock Water Supply
Oak Lake Maintenance, Inc.
Ledyard Water Supply
All resolvedWoodlyn Hills
All resolvedSouthdale Home Owners Assn
All resolvedOak Shores
All resolvedPlover Water Supply
Ingham Lake Estates
Western Hills
Ottosen Water Supply
South Oaks Estates
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 2025
How Does This Compare?
Whittemore (50598) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.