JAMAICA WATER SUPPLY

PWSID: IA3949000 · Jamaica, IA · Serves 195 people

Health Violations

JAMAICA WATER SUPPLY has 5 health-based violations out of 5 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
195
Total Violations
5
Health Violations
5
Source Type
Surface Water

JAMAICA WATER SUPPLY (PWSID IA3949000) 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 195 people in Jamaica, IA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Iowa drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 5 total violations, with 5 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Contaminant 1041. Recorded violations span 2024–2024.

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)
IA3949000
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Jamaica, IA
Population Served
195
Health Violations
Yes (5)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 1041 5 5

Violation History (5)

Contaminant Health Date
Contaminant 1041 Yes Apr 1, 2024
Contaminant 1041 Yes Apr 1, 2024
Contaminant 1041 Yes Apr 1, 2024
Contaminant 1041 Yes Apr 1, 2024
Contaminant 1041 Yes Apr 1, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JAMAICA WATER SUPPLY water safe to drink?
JAMAICA WATER SUPPLY has 5 health-based violations out of 5 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 JAMAICA WATER SUPPLY serve?
JAMAICA WATER SUPPLY serves 195 people in Jamaica, IA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does JAMAICA WATER SUPPLY have?
JAMAICA WATER SUPPLY has 5 total violations on record spanning 2024–2024. 5 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in JAMAICA WATER SUPPLY water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Contaminant 1041.

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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