A96/100
POWESHIEK WATER ASSOCIATION (CR) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,000 people · Iowa
Water Source
GUP
County
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System ID
IA5715702
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
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 2008.
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 POWESHIEK WATER ASSOCIATION (CR)
Is POWESHIEK WATER ASSOCIATION (CR) water safe to drink?
POWESHIEK WATER ASSOCIATION (CR) water receives a grade of A (96/100), 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 POWESHIEK WATER ASSOCIATION (CR) detected?
1 contaminants were tested in POWESHIEK WATER ASSOCIATION (CR)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does POWESHIEK WATER ASSOCIATION (CR) have any EPA violations?
Yes, POWESHIEK WATER ASSOCIATION (CR) has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2008. Violation types include MR.
How many people does POWESHIEK WATER ASSOCIATION (CR) serve?
POWESHIEK WATER ASSOCIATION (CR) serves approximately 2,000 people, Iowa. The system provides water to 1 community: Norway.
What type of water does POWESHIEK WATER ASSOCIATION (CR) provide?
POWESHIEK WATER ASSOCIATION (CR) sources its water from gup. The utility's system ID is IA5715702.
How does POWESHIEK WATER ASSOCIATION (CR) compare to other utilities in Iowa?
POWESHIEK WATER ASSOCIATION (CR) scores 96/100 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.