Fort Dodge Water Quality
Iowa
The tap water in Fort Dodge, Iowa is served by 19 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 29,432 people. 73 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 1041 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Drinking water in Fort Dodge, Iowa is delivered through 19 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 29,432 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.
The SDWIS record for Fort Dodge shows 73 total violations across all 19 systems, of which 73 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 1041, 1005, 4010, 8000. 12 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.
A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Iowa drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.
Community Water Systems
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORT DODGE WATER SUPPLY | 25,874 | 0 | Clean |
| DAYTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY | 772 | 0 | Clean |
| OTHO WATER SUPPLY | 431 | 0 | Clean |
| LEHIGH WATER SUPPLY | 395 | 14 | Health |
| CALLENDER WATER SUPPLY | 371 | 0 | Clean |
| HARCOURT WATER SUPPLY | 265 | 0 | Clean |
| BARNUM WATER SUPPLY | 175 | 0 | Clean |
| DEERWOOD ESTATES UTILITIES | 175 | 0 | Clean |
| MOORLAND WATER SUPPLY | 168 | 0 | Clean |
| LAKEWOOD UTILITIES | 135 | 0 | Clean |
| LIZARD CREEK RANCH | 125 | 0 | Clean |
| LANESBORO WATER WORKS | 119 | 33 | Health |
| WOODLAND ACRES | 110 | 0 | Clean |
| FRONTIER VILLAGE | 108 | 0 | Clean |
| KNIERIM WATER SUPPLY | 53 | 25 | Health |
| TIMBERLANE WATER ASSOCIATION | 48 | 0 | Clean |
| NORTH COALVILLE WATER WORKS | 43 | 0 | Clean |
| RINARD WATER SUPPLY | 38 | 0 | Clean |
| CENTRAL WATER WORKS | 27 | 1 | Health |
Does this city have health-based water violations?
Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.
| Contaminant | Begin Date |
|---|---|
| 1041 | 2024-08-01 |
| 1041 | 2024-08-01 |
| 1041 | 2024-08-01 |
| 1005 | 2024-07-01 |
| 1005 | 2024-07-01 |
| 1005 | 2024-07-01 |
| 1041 | 2024-07-01 |
| 1041 | 2024-07-01 |
| 1041 | 2024-07-01 |
| 1005 | 2024-04-01 |
| 1005 | 2024-04-01 |
| 1005 | 2024-04-01 |
| 1005 | 2024-04-01 |
| 1005 | 2024-01-01 |
| 1005 | 2024-01-01 |
| 1005 | 2024-01-01 |
| 1005 | 2024-01-01 |
| 1005 | 2024-01-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-10-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-10-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-10-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-10-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-10-01 |
| 4010 | 2023-07-01 |
| 4010 | 2023-07-01 |
| 4010 | 2023-07-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-07-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-07-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-07-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-07-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-07-01 |
| 4010 | 2023-04-01 |
| 4010 | 2023-04-01 |
| 4010 | 2023-04-01 |
| 4010 | 2023-04-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-04-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-04-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-04-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-04-01 |
| 1005 | 2023-04-01 |
| 4010 | 2023-01-01 |
| 4010 | 2023-01-01 |
| 4010 | 2023-01-01 |
| 4010 | 2023-01-01 |
| 1041 | 2023-01-01 |
| 1041 | 2023-01-01 |
| 1041 | 2023-01-01 |
| 1041 | 2023-01-01 |
| 1041 | 2022-11-01 |
| 1041 | 2022-11-01 |
TRI Facilities in Fort Dodge
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| Cj Bio America | 179.0K lbs |
| Cargill Inc | 163.0K lbs |
| Valero Renewable Fuels LLC | 107.9K lbs |
| Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corp | 106.8K lbs |
| Nestle Purina Petcare Co | 3.8K lbs |
| Green County Redi-Mix | 781 lbs |
| US Gypsum-Fort Dodge Plant | 118 lbs |
| Gold Bond Building Products - Fort Dodge | 102 lbs |
| Elanco Fort Dodge | 26 lbs |
| Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC | 9 lbs |
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About This Data
Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.
A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.
TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.