A100/100
CHEROKEE WATER SUPPLY - PLANT 1 — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,199 people · Iowa
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
IA1811020
Violations
0
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
This system has a clean compliance history.
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 WATER SUPPLY - PLANT 1
Is CHEROKEE WATER SUPPLY - PLANT 1 water safe to drink?
CHEROKEE WATER SUPPLY - PLANT 1 water receives a grade of A (100/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 38 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 WATER SUPPLY - PLANT 1 detected?
38 contaminants were tested in CHEROKEE WATER SUPPLY - PLANT 1's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CHEROKEE WATER SUPPLY - PLANT 1 have any EPA violations?
No, CHEROKEE WATER SUPPLY - PLANT 1 has zero EPA violations on record. This indicates consistent compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How many people does CHEROKEE WATER SUPPLY - PLANT 1 serve?
CHEROKEE WATER SUPPLY - PLANT 1 serves approximately 5,199 people, Iowa. The system provides water to 1 community: Cherokee.
What type of water does CHEROKEE WATER SUPPLY - PLANT 1 provide?
CHEROKEE WATER SUPPLY - PLANT 1 sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IA1811020.
How does CHEROKEE WATER SUPPLY - PLANT 1 compare to other utilities in Iowa?
CHEROKEE WATER SUPPLY - PLANT 1 scores 100/100 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.