C58/100
UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 26,684 people · Iowa
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
IA5225101
Violations
30
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
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 UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM
Is UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of C (58/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 30 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM detected?
69 contaminants were tested in UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM has 30 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM serve?
UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 26,684 people, Iowa. The system provides water to 1 community: Iowa City.
What type of water does UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM provide?
UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is IA5225101.
How does UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Iowa?
UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM scores 58/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Iowa state page for a full comparison of water systems.