F0/100
BEDFORD WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,508 people · Iowa
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
IA8709096
Violations
38
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
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 BEDFORD WATER WORKS
Is BEDFORD WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
BEDFORD WATER WORKS water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 38 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BEDFORD WATER WORKS detected?
1 contaminants were tested in BEDFORD WATER WORKS's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does BEDFORD WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, BEDFORD WATER WORKS has 38 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 19 are health-based violations.
How many people does BEDFORD WATER WORKS serve?
BEDFORD WATER WORKS serves approximately 1,508 people, Iowa. The system provides water to 1 community: Bedford.
What type of water does BEDFORD WATER WORKS provide?
BEDFORD WATER WORKS sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is IA8709096.
How does BEDFORD WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in Iowa?
BEDFORD WATER WORKS scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Iowa state page for a full comparison of water systems.