A84/100
BURLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 26,015 people · Iowa
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
IA2909053
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
1,4-dioxane | 0.442 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
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 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 BURLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS
Is BURLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS water safe to drink?
BURLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS water receives a grade of A (84/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BURLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS detected?
69 contaminants were tested in BURLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), 1,4-dioxane. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BURLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, BURLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include TT, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does BURLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS serve?
BURLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS serves approximately 26,015 people, Iowa. The system provides water to 1 community: Burlington.
What type of water does BURLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS provide?
BURLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is IA2909053.
How does BURLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS compare to other utilities in Iowa?
BURLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS 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.