ATKINS MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS

PWSID: IA0603072 · Atkins, IA · Serves 2,056 people

Health Violations

ATKINS MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,056
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Groundwater

ATKINS MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS (PWSID IA0603072) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 2,056 people in Atkins, IA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Iowa drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 2021–2021.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Iowa state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
IA0603072
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Atkins, IA
Population Served
2,056
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 3

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ATKINS MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
ATKINS MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does ATKINS MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serve?
ATKINS MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serves 2,056 people in Atkins, IA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does ATKINS MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS have?
ATKINS MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS has 3 total violations on record spanning 2021–2021. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in ATKINS MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM).

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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