B79/100
CEDAR FALLS MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITIES — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 40,713 people · Iowa
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
IA0709084
Violations
7
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 932.00 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 2014.
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 CEDAR FALLS MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITIES
Is CEDAR FALLS MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITIES water safe to drink?
CEDAR FALLS MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITIES water receives a grade of B (79/100), which is considered good. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CEDAR FALLS MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITIES detected?
66 contaminants were tested in CEDAR FALLS MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITIES's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CEDAR FALLS MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITIES have any EPA violations?
Yes, CEDAR FALLS MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITIES has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does CEDAR FALLS MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITIES serve?
CEDAR FALLS MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITIES serves approximately 40,713 people, Iowa. The system provides water to 1 community: Cedar Falls.
What type of water does CEDAR FALLS MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITIES provide?
CEDAR FALLS MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITIES sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IA0709084.
How does CEDAR FALLS MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITIES compare to other utilities in Iowa?
CEDAR FALLS MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITIES scores 79/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Iowa state page for a full comparison of water systems.