SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY

PWSID: IA9778054 · Sioux City, IA · Serves 85,791 people

Health Violations

SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY has 10 health-based violations out of 10 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
85,791
Total Violations
10
Health Violations
10
Source Type
Surface Water

SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY (PWSID IA9778054) 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 85,791 people in Sioux City, IA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Iowa drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 10 total violations, with 10 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Contaminant 2257, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 2016–2019.

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)
IA9778054
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Sioux City, IA
Population Served
85,791
Health Violations
Yes (10)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 2257 6 6
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 4

Violation History (10)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2019
Contaminant 2257 Yes Mar 6, 2017
Contaminant 2257 Yes Mar 6, 2017
Contaminant 2257 Yes Nov 25, 2016
Contaminant 2257 Yes Nov 25, 2016
Contaminant 2257 Yes May 19, 2016
Contaminant 2257 Yes May 19, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY water safe to drink?
SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY has 10 health-based violations out of 10 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 SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY serve?
SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY serves 85,791 people in Sioux City, IA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY have?
SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY has 10 total violations on record spanning 2016–2019. 10 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Contaminant 2257, 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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