Water Quality in Cresco, IA (52136)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 52136.
Active Health Violations
3 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 86% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,840
Population
20
Water Systems
35
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (20)
Cresco Waterworks
Lake Hendricks Park (East Well)
Prairies Edge Nature Center
Harvest Farm Campground Llc
1 health-basedCountry Winds Manor Inc-Residential Care
L J Saloon
Lidtke Park
Featherlite Manufacturing, Inc.
All resolvedBodensteiner Impl (Ls)
All resolvedCresco Food Technologies
Scooters Tower Club
Cresco Golf And Country Club
Chillies Roller Rink
St. James Church
Lake Hendricks Park (West Well)
Florenceville Country Bar & Grill
Golden Ridge Cheese Coop
Jos Longbranch
All resolvedK-Town Tap
2 health-basedBubbas Bar & Grill
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)
Approaching limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Cresco (52136) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 35.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.