A96/100
SPENCER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 11,325 people · Iowa
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
IA2171071
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2014.
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 SPENCER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY
Is SPENCER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY water safe to drink?
SPENCER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY water receives a grade of A (96/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has SPENCER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY detected?
66 contaminants were tested in SPENCER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does SPENCER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, SPENCER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include MR.
How many people does SPENCER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY serve?
SPENCER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY serves approximately 11,325 people, Iowa. The system provides water to 1 community: Spencer.
What type of water does SPENCER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY provide?
SPENCER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IA2171071.
How does SPENCER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY compare to other utilities in Iowa?
SPENCER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY 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.