Iowa City Water Department (IA) Water Quality

Iowa City Water Department is a large public water system in EPA region 07 that provides tap water for the 52240, 52246 zip codes. It has 2 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

Contaminants

1-butanol

1-butanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 2 µg/L and a reference level of 700 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Iowa City Water Department showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 15 µg/L. Learn more about 1-butanol.

High Service Finished Water
General PWS Facility
11/6/2018
76 months ago
15 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

2-methoxyethanol

2-methoxyethanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.4 µg/L and a reference level of 21 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Iowa City Water Department showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

High Service Finished Water
General PWS Facility
11/6/2018
76 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 35 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Iowa City Water Department showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

High Service Finished Water
General PWS Facility
11/6/2018
76 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 60 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Iowa City Water Department showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 12.3 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

12.3µg/L
U.S. Bank Hydrant
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
11.3 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Hartig Drug
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
10.3 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Hawkeye Sinclair Hydrant
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
10.8 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Weber School Hydrant
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
12.3 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Pheasant Ridge Hydrant
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
10.3 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Grant Wood Hydrant
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
12.1 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Fire Station #4 Hydrant
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
7.42 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Highland Ave Hydrant
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
10.2 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dibromochloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids).

U.S. Bank Hydrant
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
10.49 µg/L
Hartig Drug
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
9.57 µg/L
Hawkeye Sinclair Hydrant
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
9.91 µg/L
Weber School Hydrant
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
11.24 µg/L
Pheasant Ridge Hydrant
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
9.02 µg/L
Grant Wood Hydrant
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
11.83 µg/L
Fire Station #4 Hydrant
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
6.84 µg/L
Highland Ave Hydrant
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
9.08 µg/L

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids).

U.S. Bank Hydrant
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
20.69 µg/L
Hartig Drug
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
18.87 µg/L
Hawkeye Sinclair Hydrant
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
19.61 µg/L
Weber School Hydrant
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
22.34 µg/L
Pheasant Ridge Hydrant
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
18.32 µg/L
Grant Wood Hydrant
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
22.73 µg/L
Fire Station #4 Hydrant
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
13.37 µg/L
Highland Ave Hydrant
Distribution System
11/6/2018
76 months ago
18.28 µg/L

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.006 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Iowa City Water Department showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

High Service Finished Water
General PWS Facility
1/28/2019
73 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

anatoxin-a

anatoxin-a is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about anatoxin-a.

High Service Finished Water
General PWS Facility
9/21/2020
53 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Butylated Hydroxyanisole.

High Service Finished Water
General PWS Facility
12/10/2018
75 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

chlorpyrifos

chlorpyrifos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 2 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Iowa City Water Department showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

High Service Finished Water
General PWS Facility
1/28/2019
73 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

cylindrospermopsin

cylindrospermopsin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.7 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Iowa City Water Department showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

High Service Finished Water
General PWS Facility
9/21/2020
53 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

dimethipin

dimethipin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 140 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Iowa City Water Department showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

High Service Finished Water
General PWS Facility
1/28/2019
73 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

ethoprop

ethoprop is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 1.14 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Iowa City Water Department showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

High Service Finished Water
General PWS Facility
1/28/2019
73 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Germanium

Germanium is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Germanium.

High Service Finished Water
General PWS Facility
11/6/2018
76 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Manganese

Manganese is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 300 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Iowa City Water Department showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Manganese.

High Service Finished Water
General PWS Facility
11/6/2018
76 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

o-toluidine

o-toluidine is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about o-toluidine.

High Service Finished Water
General PWS Facility
12/10/2018
75 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

oxyfluorfen

oxyfluorfen is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 200 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Iowa City Water Department showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

High Service Finished Water
General PWS Facility
1/28/2019
73 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

profenofos

profenofos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Iowa City Water Department showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

High Service Finished Water
General PWS Facility
1/28/2019
73 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

quinoline

quinoline is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.01 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Iowa City Water Department showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

High Service Finished Water
General PWS Facility
12/10/2018
75 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tebuconazole

tebuconazole is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 190 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Iowa City Water Department showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

High Service Finished Water
General PWS Facility
1/28/2019
73 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Microcystin

Total Microcystin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Iowa City Water Department showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

High Service Finished Water
General PWS Facility
9/21/2020
53 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Permethrin

Total Permethrin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 3.344 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Iowa City Water Department showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

High Service Finished Water
General PWS Facility
1/28/2019
73 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tribufos

tribufos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.6 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Iowa City Water Department showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

High Service Finished Water
General PWS Facility
1/28/2019
73 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
Distribution SystemSurface Water (SW)
General PWS FacilitySurface Water (SW)

FAQ

Is Iowa City Water Department tap water safe to drink?

When was Iowa City Water Department last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between November 6th, 2018 and September 21st, 2020.