F0/100
SOUTHWEST REG WATER DISTRICT (CLARINDA) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,942 people · Iowa
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
IA7383901
Violations
31
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
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 SOUTHWEST REG WATER DISTRICT (CLARINDA)
Is SOUTHWEST REG WATER DISTRICT (CLARINDA) water safe to drink?
SOUTHWEST REG WATER DISTRICT (CLARINDA) water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 31 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has SOUTHWEST REG WATER DISTRICT (CLARINDA) detected?
1 contaminants were tested in SOUTHWEST REG WATER DISTRICT (CLARINDA)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SOUTHWEST REG WATER DISTRICT (CLARINDA) have any EPA violations?
Yes, SOUTHWEST REG WATER DISTRICT (CLARINDA) has 31 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MR, MON, MCL. 28 are health-based violations.
How many people does SOUTHWEST REG WATER DISTRICT (CLARINDA) serve?
SOUTHWEST REG WATER DISTRICT (CLARINDA) serves approximately 2,942 people, Iowa. The system provides water to 1 community: Clarinda.
What type of water does SOUTHWEST REG WATER DISTRICT (CLARINDA) provide?
SOUTHWEST REG WATER DISTRICT (CLARINDA) 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 IA7383901.
How does SOUTHWEST REG WATER DISTRICT (CLARINDA) compare to other utilities in Iowa?
SOUTHWEST REG WATER DISTRICT (CLARINDA) scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Iowa state page for a full comparison of water systems.