Water Quality in Iowa City, IA (52317)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 52317.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 18 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are14 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 73% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
23,097
Population
18
Water Systems
14
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (18)
Iowa City Water Department
University Water System
North Liberty Water Supply
Penn Elementary School
Purple Cow
Creative Care Centers Incorporated
Angler'S Beach Resort
Quail Creek Golf Course
Valley Church
Colony Country Campground
Scales Pointe
All resolvedCumberland Ridge First Addition
Club 76 Inc
All resolvedQuail Creek Condominium
Quarry Heights
Liberty Doors
Country Air Daycare
Country Estates
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 (52317) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.