Water Quality in Ottumwa, IA (52201)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 52201.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 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 62% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,148

Population

7

Water Systems

8

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)

Wapello Rural Water Assoc.

Purchased surface water 17,263 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Ainsworth Water Works

All resolved
Groundwater 511 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Marr Park

All resolved
Groundwater 148 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Dairy Mart

2 health-based
Groundwater 62 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Pine Ridge Nothin Fancy Camping

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Imc Fertilizer

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ferne Cliff Ar-Wash Conservati

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Ottumwa (52201) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8.

Fewer violations 62th 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.

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.

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