B79/100
WAPELLO MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,096 people · Iowa
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
IA5879063
Violations
6
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 2018.
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 WAPELLO MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS
Is WAPELLO MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
WAPELLO MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS water receives a grade of B (79/100), which is considered good. 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 WAPELLO MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS detected?
1 contaminants were tested in WAPELLO MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does WAPELLO MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, WAPELLO MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does WAPELLO MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serve?
WAPELLO MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serves approximately 2,096 people, Iowa. The system provides water to 1 community: Wapello.
What type of water does WAPELLO MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS provide?
WAPELLO MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IA5879063.
How does WAPELLO MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in Iowa?
WAPELLO MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS scores 79/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Iowa state page for a full comparison of water systems.