A93/100
BAXTER WATER SUPPLY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,002 people · Iowa
Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
—
System ID
IA5003091
Violations
7
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: June 20, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: February 1, 2023 – February 28, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 BAXTER WATER SUPPLY
Is BAXTER WATER SUPPLY water safe to drink?
BAXTER WATER SUPPLY water receives a grade of A (93/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BAXTER WATER SUPPLY detected?
1 contaminants were tested in BAXTER WATER SUPPLY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does BAXTER WATER SUPPLY have any EPA violations?
Yes, BAXTER WATER SUPPLY has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, Other, MON.
How many people does BAXTER WATER SUPPLY serve?
BAXTER WATER SUPPLY serves approximately 1,002 people, Iowa. The system provides water to 1 community: Baxter.
What type of water does BAXTER WATER SUPPLY provide?
BAXTER WATER SUPPLY sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IA5003091.
How does BAXTER WATER SUPPLY compare to other utilities in Iowa?
BAXTER WATER SUPPLY scores 93/100 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.