A84/100
BUFFALO WATER SUPPLY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,176 people · Iowa
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
IA8218050
Violations
12
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2007.
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 BUFFALO WATER SUPPLY
Is BUFFALO WATER SUPPLY water safe to drink?
BUFFALO WATER SUPPLY water receives a grade of A (84/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BUFFALO WATER SUPPLY detected?
1 contaminants were tested in BUFFALO WATER SUPPLY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does BUFFALO WATER SUPPLY have any EPA violations?
Yes, BUFFALO WATER SUPPLY has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2007. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does BUFFALO WATER SUPPLY serve?
BUFFALO WATER SUPPLY serves approximately 1,176 people, Iowa. The system provides water to 1 community: Buffalo.
What type of water does BUFFALO WATER SUPPLY provide?
BUFFALO WATER SUPPLY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IA8218050.
How does BUFFALO WATER SUPPLY compare to other utilities in Iowa?
BUFFALO WATER SUPPLY scores 84/100 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.