Water Quality in CARTER LAKE, IA (51510)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 51510.
35
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
35
Monitoring / Reporting
28
Resolved
What does this mean?
28 of 35 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 35 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (35 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrite | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrite | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrite | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrite | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| TTHM | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| TTHM | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2022(19)
Nitrite
03
Nitrite
03
Nitrite
03
Nitrite
03
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
27
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
27
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
27
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
27
TTHM
27
TTHM
27
TTHM
27
TTHM
27
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
2021(16)
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
27
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
27
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
27
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
27
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
27
TTHM
27
TTHM
27
TTHM
27
TTHM
27
TTHM
27
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
27
TTHM
27
TTHM
27
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
27
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
27
TTHM
27
How Does This Compare?
CARTER LAKE (51510) has 35 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 7 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
Reverse Osmosis System
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Activated Carbon Filter
Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.
Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.