Water Quality in Sioux Center, IA (51250)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 51250.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 3 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There is1 monitoring/reporting violation (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 29% of US ZIP codes.

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

9,970

Population

3

Water Systems

1

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

Sioux Center Municipal Water Department

All resolved
Groundwater 8,231 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sioux-Preme Packing Company

Groundwater 153 people served
0 violations

Sandy Hollow Golf Club

Purchased groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Sioux Center (51250) has more violations than 29% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 1, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 29th 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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