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Iowa City Water Department water quality

EPA test results and violation history for Iowa City Water Department in Iowa, which serves about 68,753 people from surface water. Public water system ID IA5225079. Serves ZIP codes 52240, 52245, 52246.

NDmax PFOA, ppt (limit 4)
NDmax PFOS, ppt (limit 4)
0of 29 PFAS detected
4lead, ppb (90th percentile)

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

What EPA records show for Iowa City Water Department

  • No PFAS detectedNone of the 29 PFAS in EPA UCMR 5 testing were detected.
  • Lead: 4 ppb (90th percentile)Latest reported 90th-percentile lead level; highest on record 12 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.

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Questions

Does Iowa City Water Department water have PFAS?

None of the 29 PFAS in EPA's UCMR 5 testing were detected in Iowa City Water Department's samples.

Is Iowa City Water Department tap water safe to drink?

EPA records show no health-based violations for Iowa City Water Department 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 Iowa City Water Department's service area?

Your water looks good. A faucet filter covers the rest. Your utility's record is mostly clean. A certified faucet filter removes chlorine taste and guards against lead from your own pipes, which utility testing can't see.

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