Water Quality in Waterloo, IA (50701)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50701.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 5 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.

30,232

Population

18

Water Systems

7

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (18)

Waterloo Water Works

Groundwater 69,504 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Cedar Falls Municipal Water Utilities

Groundwater 40,713 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Ia Regional Utilities Assoc (Waverly)

Groundwater 37,820 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

George Wyth State Park

Groundwater 1,100 people served
0 violations

John Deere Co - Airport

Groundwater 1,050 people served
0 violations

Cedar Falls Mobile Home Village

Groundwater 388 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.24 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Frontier Cafe

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Waterloo Implement

Purchased groundwater 130 people served
0 violations

Eagle Center Tap

Groundwater 108 people served
0 violations

Universal Ind

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanical Grdns

All resolved
Groundwater 56 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

K&M Korner

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Izaak Walton Club House

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

St. Mary Of Carmel

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Cedar River Natural Resource Area

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Locust Grove Trailer Court(Otm?)

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Niangua Vista Condominiums

2 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Camp Ingawanic

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.8 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Waterloo (50701) 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.

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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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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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