Water Quality in Independence, IA (50644)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50644.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 21 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are3 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 43% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,419
Population
21
Water Systems
3
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (21)
Independence Water Dept
Denali'S On The River
All resolvedIndependence Ww Treatment Plant & Baseba
Frenchmans Landing Campground
Cedar Rock Visitors Center
Tyson Foods Inc
Pints Water Association
Pine Ridge Mobile Home Park
River Ridge Hoa
Wapsie Valley Creamery, Inc.
Westside Implement Inc.
Jehovah Witness Meeting House
Pints River Bar
Law Enforcement Safety Center
Farm Bureau Service Co Ofmayna
Midway Mobile Village (Jesup)
Independence Mobile Home Park
Malone Creek Estates, Inc.
Three Elms Golf Course
All resolvedPinehurst Trailer Court
Beck-Shriver Implement Co.
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Independence (50644) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3, 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.