C41/100
FT MADISON MUNI WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 11,087 people · Iowa
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
IA5625062
Violations
32
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 550.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2006.
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 FT MADISON MUNI WATER WORKS
Is FT MADISON MUNI WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
FT MADISON MUNI WATER WORKS water receives a grade of C (41/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 32 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has FT MADISON MUNI WATER WORKS detected?
66 contaminants were tested in FT MADISON MUNI WATER WORKS's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does FT MADISON MUNI WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, FT MADISON MUNI WATER WORKS has 32 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2006. Violation types include MR, MCL. 6 are health-based violations.
How many people does FT MADISON MUNI WATER WORKS serve?
FT MADISON MUNI WATER WORKS serves approximately 11,087 people, Iowa. The system provides water to 1 community: Fort Madison.
What type of water does FT MADISON MUNI WATER WORKS provide?
FT MADISON MUNI WATER WORKS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IA5625062.
How does FT MADISON MUNI WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in Iowa?
FT MADISON MUNI WATER WORKS scores 41/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Iowa state page for a full comparison of water systems.