Water Quality in Iowa City, IA (52246)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 52246.
Past Health-Based Violations
4 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 20 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
22,308
Population
7
Water Systems
24
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)
Iowa City Water Department
University Water System
Johnson County Ag Association
All resolvedWalker Homestead Farm And Winery
All resolvedKesslers Homeowners Assn
4 health-basedRocks Roadhouse
Christ The King Lutheran Church
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)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Iowa City (52246) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 24.
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.
Whole House Carbon Filter
A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.
Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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.