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Carter Lake Water District water quality

EPA test results and violation history for Carter Lake Water District in Iowa, which serves about 3,791 people from surface water. Public water system ID IA7812079. Serves ZIP codes 51510.

NDmax PFOA, ppt (limit 4)
NDmax PFOS, ppt (limit 4)
1of 29 PFAS detected
3lead, ppb (90th percentile)

ND = not detected. PFAS from EPA UCMR 5 (2023–2025); lead and violations from EPA SDWIS.

What EPA records show for Carter Lake Water District

  • PFAS detected (1 compound)Detected: PFBA. PFOA/PFOS were at or under EPA's 4 ppt limit.
  • Lead: 3 ppb (90th percentile)Latest reported 90th-percentile lead level; highest on record 3 ppb. Federal action level is 15 ppb. Lead usually comes from home plumbing, so levels vary house to house.
  • No health-based violations in 10 yearsEPA SDWIS shows no health-based violations for this system since 2016.

Reverse osmosis if you want PFAS gone

PFAS showed up in your utility's testing, though under EPA's limit. If you want it out entirely, reverse osmosis is the option that reliably does that. A pitcher is the cheaper middle ground.

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iSpring RCC7AK Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis System

Under-sink reverse osmosis · $$
  • Good for: PFAS, nitrate, arsenic, fluoride, radium, lead and most other dissolved contaminants
  • Install: Under the kitchen sink, about an hour with basic tools
  • Manufacturer lists NSF/ANSI 58 testing. Reverse osmosis is the treatment EPA names as most effective for PFAS.
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Other good options

ZeroWater 10-Cup Pitcher

Pitcher · $
  • Good for: A low-cost first step for PFOA/PFOS and lead
  • Install: None
  • Manufacturer lists IAPMO certification for lead, chromium and PFOA/PFOS reduction.
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PUR PLUS Faucet Mount Filter

Faucet mount · $
  • Good for: Lead from older pipes, chlorine taste and odor, mercury, some pesticides
  • Install: Screws onto most standard faucets in a few minutes
  • ✓ Verified in NSF directory. PUR faucet mounts are listed by NSF under NSF/ANSI 53 for lead and NSF/ANSI 42 for chlorine.
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Questions

Does Carter Lake Water District water have PFAS?

Yes. EPA UCMR 5 testing detected PFBA. The highest PFOA result was 0 ppt and the highest PFOS result was 0 ppt, against an EPA limit of 4 ppt each.

Is Carter Lake Water District tap water safe to drink?

EPA records show no health-based violations for Carter Lake Water District in the last 10 years. Lead from home plumbing isn't captured by utility data, so a certified filter is worthwhile in older homes.

What water filter should I use in Carter Lake Water District's service area?

Reverse osmosis if you want PFAS gone. PFAS showed up in your utility's testing, though under EPA's limit. If you want it out entirely, reverse osmosis is the option that reliably does that. A pitcher is the cheaper middle ground.

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