A94/100
PONDEROSA UTILITIES INC. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,750 people · Iowa
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
IA7950300
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
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 1993.
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 PONDEROSA UTILITIES INC.
Is PONDEROSA UTILITIES INC. water safe to drink?
PONDEROSA UTILITIES INC. water receives a grade of A (94/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has PONDEROSA UTILITIES INC. detected?
1 contaminants were tested in PONDEROSA UTILITIES INC.'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PONDEROSA UTILITIES INC. have any EPA violations?
Yes, PONDEROSA UTILITIES INC. has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1993. Violation types include MR.
How many people does PONDEROSA UTILITIES INC. serve?
PONDEROSA UTILITIES INC. serves approximately 1,750 people, Iowa. The system provides water to 1 community: Montezuma.
What type of water does PONDEROSA UTILITIES INC. provide?
PONDEROSA UTILITIES INC. sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is IA7950300.
How does PONDEROSA UTILITIES INC. compare to other utilities in Iowa?
PONDEROSA UTILITIES INC. scores 94/100 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.