Osceola Water Quality

Iowa

Health Violations

The tap water in Osceola, Iowa is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 5,503 people. 13 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0800 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
5,503
Population Served
13
Total Violations
13
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Osceola, Iowa is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 5,503 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 Osceola shows 13 total violations across all 1 system, of which 13 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 0800, 2257, 0200. 2 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
OSCEOLA WATER WORKS 5,503 13 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
0800 2024-09-01
2257 2024-09-01
0800 2024-09-01
0800 2024-03-01
0800 2024-03-01
0200 2020-10-01
0200 2020-10-01
0200 2020-08-01
0200 2020-08-01
0200 2018-03-01
0200 2018-03-01
0200 2018-03-01
0200 2018-03-01

TRI Facilities in Osceola

Facility Total Releases
Altec Osceola Body Plant 249.2K lbs
Paul Mueller Co 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Osceola, Iowa water safe to drink?
Osceola is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 5,503 people. 13 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Osceola have?
Osceola water systems have a total of 13 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 13 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Osceola water?
Health-based violations for Osceola water systems include the following contaminants: 0800, 2257, 0200. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Osceola?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Osceola, Iowa, collectively covering approximately 5,503 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Osceola get its drinking water?
Osceola's water supply comes from 1 EPA-regulated community water system. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Osceola?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Osceola, Iowa, reporting a combined 249.2K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

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.

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