A89/100
AVOCA WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,697 people · Iowa
Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
IA7803080
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | < 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
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 AVOCA WATER WORKS
Is AVOCA WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
AVOCA WATER WORKS water receives a grade of A (89/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has AVOCA WATER WORKS detected?
1 contaminants were tested in AVOCA WATER WORKS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does AVOCA WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, AVOCA WATER WORKS has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MON, MCL, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does AVOCA WATER WORKS serve?
AVOCA WATER WORKS serves approximately 1,697 people, Iowa. The system provides water to 1 community: Avoca.
What type of water does AVOCA WATER WORKS provide?
AVOCA WATER WORKS sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IA7803080.
How does AVOCA WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in Iowa?
AVOCA WATER WORKS scores 89/100 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.