A92/100
CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,315 people · Iowa
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
IA1811001
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 1998.
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 CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM
Is CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM water safe to drink?
CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM water receives a grade of A (92/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM detected?
1 contaminants were tested in CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1998. Violation types include MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM serve?
CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM serves approximately 3,315 people, Iowa. The system provides water to 1 community: Cherokee.
What type of water does CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM provide?
CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IA1811001.
How does CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM compare to other utilities in Iowa?
CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM scores 92/100 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.