A83/100
EMMETSBURG MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,733 people · Iowa
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
IA7428021
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.77 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
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 2018.
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 EMMETSBURG MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT
Is EMMETSBURG MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
EMMETSBURG MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of A (83/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 52 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has EMMETSBURG MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT detected?
52 contaminants were tested in EMMETSBURG MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does EMMETSBURG MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?
Yes, EMMETSBURG MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does EMMETSBURG MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
EMMETSBURG MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 3,733 people, Iowa. The system provides water to 1 community: Emmetsburg.
What type of water does EMMETSBURG MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT provide?
EMMETSBURG MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IA7428021.
How does EMMETSBURG MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in Iowa?
EMMETSBURG MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT scores 83/100 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.