Water Quality in Iowa City, IA (52240)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 52240.
Active Health Violations
2 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 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
35,074
Population
73
Water Systems
29
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (73)
Iowa City Water Department
Surface water 68,753 people served
0 violations
University Water System
Surface water 26,684 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Dot-6 (I-80 Ra 007s Grinnell)
Groundwater 5,000 people served
0 violations
Dot-6 (I-80 Ra 008n Grinnell)
Groundwater 5,000 people served
0 violations
Dot-6 (I-80 Ra 014n Davenport)
Purchased surface water 2,764 people served
0 violations
Dot-6 (I-80 Ra 013s Davenport)
Purchased surface water 1,908 people served
0 violations
Dot-6 (I-80 Ra 005s Victor)
Groundwater 1,900 people served
0 violations
Dot-6 (I-80 Ra 006n Victor)
Groundwater 1,725 people served
0 violations
Dot-6 (I-80 Ra 010n Tiffin)
Purchased groundwater 1,600 people served
0 violations
Dot-6 (I-80 Ra 009s Tiffin)
Purchased groundwater 1,300 people served
0 violations
Coralville Lake-Tailwater W
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
Coralville Lake-Tailwater E
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
Coralville Lake-West Overlook
All resolved Groundwater 861 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Dot-6(I-380 Ra 048e Cedar Rapids)
Groundwater 700 people served
0 violations
Iowa City Regency Mobile Home Community
Groundwater 700 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Coralville Lake-Sugar Bottom
Groundwater 689 people served
0 violations
Starlight Mobile Home Park
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Fox Ridge Farm
Groundwater 374 people served
0 violations
Coralville Lake-Ad Bldg
All resolved Groundwater 275 people served
10 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Hilltop Mobile Home Park
Groundwater 253 people served
0 violations
Ramada Inn
Groundwater 252 people served
0 violations
Holiday Mustang Shell Oil Co.
Groundwater 190 people served
0 violations
Spring Valley Homeowners Assn.
Groundwater 163 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Iowa City Landfill & Recycling
Groundwater 161 people served
0 violations
Prairie View Estates Assoc Johnson Cnty
All resolved Groundwater 155 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Hi Point Golf Course
1 health-based Groundwater 153 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Knollridge Garden Apartments
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Coralville Lake-Sandy Beach
Groundwater 147 people served
0 violations
Forestgate Subdivision
All resolved Groundwater 140 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Fairview Golf Course
Groundwater 111 people served
0 violations
Riverview Estates
Groundwater 108 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Saddleback Ridge Golf Course
1 health-based Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
West Overlook Upper Well
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Sandy Beach East Well
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Sandy Beach West Well
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Johnson County Care Fac
Purchased surface water 100 people served
0 violations
West Overlook Lower Well
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Makada Homeowners Association
All resolved Groundwater 85 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Family Church
Groundwater 84 people served
0 violations
Timber Trail Homeowners Association
Groundwater 80 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Orchard View Estates
Groundwater 78 people served
0 violations
Linder Point
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Coachlight Inn
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Rapid Creek Ridge
All resolved Groundwater 70 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Wendram Bluff Homes Water System
Groundwater 68 people served
4 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Morning Glory Bakery/Inspirations
Groundwater 67 people served
0 violations
Woodland Valley Estates Subdivision
Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations
Turkey Creek Development
Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Cherry Hills Subdivision
All resolved Groundwater 59 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Lacina Meadows Homeowners Association
Groundwater 58 people served
0 violations
4161 Naples Ave Sw
Groundwater 53 people served
0 violations
Country Air Mobile Court
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Sycamore Apartments
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Woods At Hunter Creek (Part 1)
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Coralville Lake Marina
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Pine Forest Estates
Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations
Waldschmidt Subdivision
All resolved Groundwater 45 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Coral Marina
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Thatcher Mobile Home Park
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Siesta Motel
Groundwater 39 people served
0 violations
Martin Subdivision
Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations
Sharpless Auctions
Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
South High Point Well Association
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Dot-6 (Williamsburg Maint Gar)
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Knollwood Mobile Home Court
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dot-6(Scott Church Corner Ra)
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hidden Valley Mobile Home Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Grace Fellowship Church(Inactive)
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dot-6(I-80 Tipton Maint Garage
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dot-6(Swisher Rest Area 218n)
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Coralville Lake-Midriver Rec.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Windsor Ridge Subdivision
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
South High Point Well Assn 2
Groundwater 23 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
17 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
3 violations
Has active
E. COLIMonitoring
3 violations
Has active
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit0 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Iowa City (52240) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 29.
Fewer violations 84th 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
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