Water Quality in Jackson Junction, IA (52171)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 52171.

Past Health-Based Violations

5 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 6 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 68% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

1,314

Population

6

Water Systems

11

Violations (5yr)

5

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

Turkey Valley Community School

Groundwater 490 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.91 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Jackson Heights Golf Course

All resolved
Groundwater 72 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

The Corner

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Lorraine'S Cafe

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

The Balk Tank

5 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
8 violations (5yr) · 5 health-based · All resolved

Alpha Tavern

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

NitrateHealth-Based

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

7 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.91 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Jackson Junction (52171) has more violations than 68% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 11.

Fewer violations 68th percentile More violations

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.

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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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