Water Quality in HIGHLANDVILLE, IA (52149)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 52149.
24
Total Violations
9
Health-Based
15
Monitoring / Reporting
24
Resolved
What does this mean?
24 of 24 violations have been resolved. 9 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 15 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 (24 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 21, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 21, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 21, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 21, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 21, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Feb 18, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Feb 18, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Feb 18, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Feb 18, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
Violation Timeline
2023(5)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
2022(4)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
How Does This Compare?
HIGHLANDVILLE (52149) has 24 recorded violations, including 9 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. 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
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.