MASSENA WATER SUPPLY

PWSID: IA1558055 · Massena, IA · Serves 364 people

Health Violations

MASSENA WATER SUPPLY has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
364
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Groundwater

MASSENA WATER SUPPLY (PWSID IA1558055) 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 364 people in Massena, IA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Iowa drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Barium, Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2022–2023.

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)
IA1558055
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Massena, IA
Population Served
364
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Barium 4 4
Fluoride 2 2

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
Barium Yes Sep 1, 2023
Barium Yes Sep 1, 2023
Barium Yes Sep 1, 2023
Barium Yes Sep 1, 2023
Fluoride Yes May 1, 2022
Fluoride Yes May 1, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MASSENA WATER SUPPLY water safe to drink?
MASSENA WATER SUPPLY has 6 health-based violations out of 6 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 MASSENA WATER SUPPLY serve?
MASSENA WATER SUPPLY serves 364 people in Massena, IA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MASSENA WATER SUPPLY have?
MASSENA WATER SUPPLY has 6 total violations on record spanning 2022–2023. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MASSENA WATER SUPPLY water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Barium, Fluoride.

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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