Water Quality in Elkader, IA (52043)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 52043.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 14 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are12 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 70% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,058
Population
14
Water Systems
12
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)
Elkader Muni Water Dept
Elkader Grace Evangelical Free Church
Osborne Outdoor Education Center
Big Springs Trout Hatchery
Motor Mill Historic Site
Elkader Golf & Country Club
Crandall'S Country Corner
Fast Trak
All resolvedElkader Inn
Joy Springs Pk-Clayton Conserv
Turkey Riv Pk-Clayton Conserva
Osborne Outdoor Ctr-Claytn Con
Dot-2 (Elkader Maint. Garage)
Bloody Run Pk-Clayton Conserva
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Elkader (52043) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12, 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.