Water Quality in MANCHESTER, IA (52057)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 52057.

216

Total Violations

155

Health-Based

61

Monitoring / Reporting

210

Resolved

What does this mean?

210 of 216 violations have been resolved. 155 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 61 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.

Water systems: 25 Population served: 7,180

Violations Detail (216 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
NitrateHealth-BasedN/A11Aug 31, 2025ResolvedInfants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
NitrateHealth-BasedN/A11Aug 31, 2025ResolvedInfants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
NitrateHealth-BasedN/A11Aug 31, 2025ResolvedInfants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
NitrateHealth-BasedN/A11Jun 30, 2025ResolvedInfants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
NitrateHealth-BasedN/A11Jun 30, 2025ResolvedInfants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
NitrateHealth-BasedN/A11Jun 30, 2025ResolvedInfants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
NitrateHealth-BasedN/A11Apr 30, 2025ResolvedInfants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(12)

Nitrate

01

Aug 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Aug 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Apr 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Apr 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Apr 30Resolved

2024(29)

Public Notice

75

Aug 26Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 26Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 26Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 26Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 26Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 26Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Apr 6Resolved

E. COLI

34

Apr 6Resolved

E. COLI

34

Apr 6Resolved

E. COLI

34

Apr 6Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 23Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 23Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 23Active

How Does This Compare?

MANCHESTER (52057) has 216 recorded violations, including 155 health-based. 6 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

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

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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