A81/100
PRAIRIE CITY WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,703 people · Iowa
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
IA5064055
Violations
7
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2005.
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 PRAIRIE CITY WATER WORKS
Is PRAIRIE CITY WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
PRAIRIE CITY WATER WORKS water receives a grade of A (81/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has PRAIRIE CITY WATER WORKS detected?
1 contaminants were tested in PRAIRIE CITY WATER WORKS's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does PRAIRIE CITY WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, PRAIRIE CITY WATER WORKS has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2005. Violation types include MR, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does PRAIRIE CITY WATER WORKS serve?
PRAIRIE CITY WATER WORKS serves approximately 1,703 people, Iowa. The system provides water to 1 community: Prairie City.
What type of water does PRAIRIE CITY WATER WORKS provide?
PRAIRIE CITY WATER WORKS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IA5064055.
How does PRAIRIE CITY WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in Iowa?
PRAIRIE CITY WATER WORKS scores 81/100 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.