Water Quality in Ottumwa, IA (52353)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 52353.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 25 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are9 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 65% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
9,241
Population
25
Water Systems
9
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)
Wapello Rural Water Assoc.
Washington Water Department
Bonaparte Water Supply
Duckwall Alco Stores Inc
Crawfordsville Water Supply
Jack Hamiltons Club House No
Lockridge Muni Water Supply
Hillsboro Water Works
Blue Note Cafe
Waco Drive In Theater
Rome Water Supply
Delano'S Lounge
Washington County Home Complex
Washington Golf & Country Club
Deep Rock Station
Lake Trio Homeowners Association
Hidden Valley Mobile Home Park
Crooked Creek Christian Camp
All resolvedFarmer'S Cashway Lumber Compan
Mccormick Ford-Mercury Inc.
Washington Livestock Auction M
Interstate Producers Livstk As
Patterson Seed & Supply
Stoney Pointe Subdivision
Hutmacher Chevrolet Inc
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 2025
How Does This Compare?
Ottumwa (52353) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9, 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.