LEON WATER SUPPLY

PWSID: IA2742076 · Leon, IA · Serves 1,830 people

Health Violations

LEON WATER SUPPLY has 22 health-based violations out of 22 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,830
Total Violations
22
Health Violations
22
Source Type
Surface Water

LEON WATER SUPPLY (PWSID IA2742076) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 1,830 people in Leon, IA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Iowa drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 22 total violations, with 22 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Arsenic, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Recorded violations span 2016–2023.

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)
IA2742076
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Leon, IA
Population Served
1,830
Health Violations
Yes (22)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Violation History (22)

Contaminant Health Date
Arsenic Yes Jul 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Jul 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Jul 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Sep 1, 2022
Arsenic Yes Sep 1, 2022
Arsenic Yes Sep 1, 2022
Arsenic Yes Aug 1, 2022
Arsenic Yes Aug 1, 2022
Arsenic Yes Aug 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2021
- Yes Jul 1, 2018
- Yes Jul 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LEON WATER SUPPLY water safe to drink?
LEON WATER SUPPLY has 22 health-based violations out of 22 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does LEON WATER SUPPLY serve?
LEON WATER SUPPLY serves 1,830 people in Leon, IA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does LEON WATER SUPPLY have?
LEON WATER SUPPLY has 22 total violations on record spanning 2016–2023. 22 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in LEON WATER SUPPLY water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Arsenic, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

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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