Water Quality in Iowa City, IA (52322)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 52322.
Active Health Violations
19 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 97% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,266
Population
46
Water Systems
117
Violations (5yr)
19
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (46)
Iowa City Water Department
University Water System
F W Kent Park
Oxford Water Supply
All resolvedShueyville United Methodist Church
West Branch Mhp
River Heights Property Owners Assoc.
Altanna Corporation
Parkview Mobile Home Court
Iowa City Mhp Llc
All resolvedSleepy Hollow
Clear Creek Middle School
Sleepy Hollow Store
Gaddis Estates Hoa
Park Plaza Mhp Llc
Iadu Clear Mhp Llc
Coralville Lake Manor
All resolvedRoyal Oaks Subdivision
1 health-basedDakota Inn Kampground
Longview Estates Hoa (North Liberty)
Rocklyn Mhp
Waldenburg Community Water System
Lyn-Den Heights Homeowners Assoc.
P & K Midwest (Mt Vernon)
Far Horizons Subdivision
Fisher Well Owners Association
All resolvedOrchard Heights Subdivision
All resolvedBeyonder Getaway At Sleepy Hollow
Lake Macbride Heights Hoa
All resolvedYankee Grove Hoa
1 health-basedLindsey Estates
1 health-basedRenees Roadhouse
All resolvedTimberlake
All resolvedRedwing Estates Hoa
All resolvedWindy Ridge Well Association
Pioneer Hi Bred Marion Research
Woodland Ridge Estates
Dakota Mhp
Scott Church Park (Inactive)
Shueys
All resolvedMcbride Pointe Third Master Maintenance
16 health-basedWalker Pk-Johnson Conservation
Scott Church Park
River Jct Acc-Johnson Conserva
Hills Acc-Johnson Conservation
Maraks Commercial Property
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Iowa City (52322) has more violations than 97% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 117.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
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.