A80/100
ALGONA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,487 people · Iowa
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
IA5502015
Violations
9
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.51 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.005 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2015.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About ALGONA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
Is ALGONA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES water safe to drink?
ALGONA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES water receives a grade of A (80/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 32 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ALGONA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES detected?
32 contaminants were tested in ALGONA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ALGONA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES have any EPA violations?
Yes, ALGONA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES has 9 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include MR.
How many people does ALGONA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES serve?
ALGONA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES serves approximately 5,487 people, Iowa. The system provides water to 1 community: Algona.
What type of water does ALGONA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES provide?
ALGONA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IA5502015.
How does ALGONA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES compare to other utilities in Iowa?
ALGONA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES scores 80/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Iowa state page for a full comparison of water systems.