Water Quality in Cedar Rapids, IA (52408)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 52408.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation 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 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
10
Water Systems
82
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)
Country Manor Estates
All resolvedVern Acres (Oliphant Addition)
Oak Valley
Twin Knolls Fourth/Fifth Addition
Big Creek Bluffs
Glenn Oaks Addition
1 health-basedLinn County Chapter Izaak Walton League
Crestwood Acres
Chestnut Ridge
Kurth Addition
Contaminants Found
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Cedar Rapids (52408) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 82.
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
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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.