Water Quality in LOST NATION, IA (52321)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 52321.
14
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
14
Monitoring / Reporting
14
Resolved
What does this mean?
14 of 14 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 14 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (14 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 24, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 24, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 24, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 24, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2024(3)
Nitrate
03
Nitrate
03
Nitrate
03
2022(7)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
How Does This Compare?
LOST NATION (52321) has 14 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
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.