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LAKE RIDGE, INCORPORATED — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,300 people · Iowa

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
IA5225315
Violations
27

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

4

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: August 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: April 24, 2023 – July 17, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 LAKE RIDGE, INCORPORATED

Is LAKE RIDGE, INCORPORATED water safe to drink?

LAKE RIDGE, INCORPORATED water receives a grade of B (73/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has LAKE RIDGE, INCORPORATED detected?

1 contaminants were tested in LAKE RIDGE, INCORPORATED's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does LAKE RIDGE, INCORPORATED have any EPA violations?

Yes, LAKE RIDGE, INCORPORATED has 27 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MON, MR, Other.

How many people does LAKE RIDGE, INCORPORATED serve?

LAKE RIDGE, INCORPORATED serves approximately 1,300 people, Iowa. The system provides water to 1 community: Iowa City.

What type of water does LAKE RIDGE, INCORPORATED provide?

LAKE RIDGE, INCORPORATED sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IA5225315.

How does LAKE RIDGE, INCORPORATED compare to other utilities in Iowa?

LAKE RIDGE, INCORPORATED scores 73/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Iowa state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Iowa City