Water Quality in Ottumwa, IA (52536)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 52536.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 5 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are5 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 53% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
814
Population
5
Water Systems
5
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)
Rathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun)
Ottumwa Water Works
All resolvedWapello Rural Water Assoc.
Blakesburg Municipal Water Works
Shady Oaks Estates
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Ottumwa (52536) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5, 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.