Water Quality in Lemars, IA (51031)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 51031.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 6 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are7 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 60% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

12,808

Population

6

Water Systems

7

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

Lemars Water Department

Groundwater 10,571 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Remsen-Union Community School Dist

Groundwater 175 people served
0 violations

Craig Water Works

Purchased groundwater 79 people served
7 violations (5yr)

Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

Groundwater 73 people served
0 violations

Smith Co Manufacturing

Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations

Lakeside Motel

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

4 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Lemars (51031) 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, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 60th percentile More violations

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.

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