ALTOONA WATER SUPPLY

PWSID: IA7707030 · Altoona, IA · Serves 19,565 people

Health Violations

ALTOONA WATER SUPPLY 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
19,565
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Groundwater

ALTOONA WATER SUPPLY (PWSID IA7707030) 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 19,565 people in Altoona, 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 Copper. 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)
IA7707030
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Altoona, IA
Population Served
19,565
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Copper 3 3

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Copper Yes Jul 1, 2024
Copper Yes Jul 1, 2024
Copper Yes Jul 1, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ALTOONA WATER SUPPLY water safe to drink?
ALTOONA WATER SUPPLY 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 ALTOONA WATER SUPPLY serve?
ALTOONA WATER SUPPLY serves 19,565 people in Altoona, IA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does ALTOONA WATER SUPPLY have?
ALTOONA WATER SUPPLY has 3 total violations on record spanning 2024–2024. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in ALTOONA WATER SUPPLY water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Copper.

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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