Water Quality in Burlington, IA (52655)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 52655.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 20 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 80% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

4,322

Population

11

Water Systems

22

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)

Burlington Municipal Waterworks

Surface water 26,015 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

West Burlington Muni. Water Supply

Purchased surface water 3,728 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Timberline Estates, Ltd.

Groundwater 712 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hwy 34 Fast Break

Purchased groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Beaverdale Homeowners Association

2 health-based
Purchased surface water 360 people served
21 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Prairie Oak Residential Care Facility

Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations

Westwood Hills Association

Groundwater 106 people served
0 violations

3 Amigos

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Echo Valley Mobile Home Park

Purchased groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Woodsman Subdivision

Groundwater 53 people served
0 violations

Big River Resources Boyceville Llc

All resolved
Groundwater 37 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

EpichlorohydrinHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

13 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.8 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Burlington (52655) has more violations than 80% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 22.

Fewer violations 80th percentile More violations

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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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.

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