A87/100
KEOKUK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 9,900 people · Iowa
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
IA5640019
Violations
7
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 314.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.006 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 1989.
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 KEOKUK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS
Is KEOKUK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
KEOKUK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has KEOKUK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS detected?
69 contaminants were tested in KEOKUK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does KEOKUK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, KEOKUK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1989. Violation types include MR.
How many people does KEOKUK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serve?
KEOKUK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serves approximately 9,900 people, Iowa. The system provides water to 1 community: Keokuk.
What type of water does KEOKUK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS provide?
KEOKUK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is IA5640019.
How does KEOKUK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in Iowa?
KEOKUK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS scores 87/100 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.