A85/100
WAPELLO RURAL WATER ASSOC. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 17,263 people · Iowa
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
IA9000742
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2011.
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 RURAL WATER ASSOC.
Is WAPELLO RURAL WATER ASSOC. water safe to drink?
WAPELLO RURAL WATER ASSOC. water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 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 RURAL WATER ASSOC. detected?
69 contaminants were tested in WAPELLO RURAL WATER ASSOC.'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does WAPELLO RURAL WATER ASSOC. have any EPA violations?
Yes, WAPELLO RURAL WATER ASSOC. has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2011. Violation types include MCL, MR. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does WAPELLO RURAL WATER ASSOC. serve?
WAPELLO RURAL WATER ASSOC. serves approximately 17,263 people, Iowa. The system provides water to 1 community: Ottumwa.
What type of water does WAPELLO RURAL WATER ASSOC. provide?
WAPELLO RURAL WATER ASSOC. 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 IA9000742.
How does WAPELLO RURAL WATER ASSOC. compare to other utilities in Iowa?
WAPELLO RURAL WATER ASSOC. scores 85/100 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.