Cedar Rapids Water Department (IA) Water Quality

Cedar Rapids Water Department is a large public water system in EPA region 7 that provides tap water for the 52227, 52302, 52328, 52402 - 52405 zip codes. It has 5 facilities where the water supply was tested for 85 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 7.1 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 687 µg/L. Some (1 of 8 or 13%) of the latest water samples showed levels of Manganese that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. There were 2 contamintants found in the Cedar Rapids Water Department water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level. 1 of the contaminants were above the reference level, which means they may pose a risk to human health.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (8)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (8)

1,3-butadiene (8)

1,4-dioxane (8)

1-butanol (8)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (8)

17-alpha-ethynylestradiol (8)

17-beta-estradiol (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (8)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (6)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (6)

2-methoxyethanol (8)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (8)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (6)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (8)

4-androstene-3,17-dione (8)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (8)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (8)

anatoxin-a (15)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (8)

bromomethane (8)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (8)

chlorate (16)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (8)

chloromethane (8)

chlorpyrifos (8)

chromium (16)

chromium-6 (16)

cobalt (16)

cylindrospermopsin (15)

dimethipin (8)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (6)

equilin (8)

estriol (8)

estrone (8)

ethoprop (8)

Germanium (8)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (8)

lithium (8)

Manganese (8)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (6)

molinate (6)

molybdenum (16)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

nitrobenzene (6)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (8)

o-toluidine (8)

oxyfluorfen (8)

perchlorate (6)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (8)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (8)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (8)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (16)

perfluorobutanoic acid (8)

perfluorodecanoic acid (8)

perfluorododecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (16)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (16)

perfluorohexanoic acid (8)

perfluorononanoic acid (16)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (16)

perfluorooctanoic acid (16)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluoropentanoic acid (8)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (8)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (8)

profenofos (8)

quinoline (8)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (6)

strontium (16)

tebuconazole (8)

terbacil (6)

testosterone (8)

total microcystins (16)

Total Permethrin (8)

tribufos (8)

vanadium (16)

Sampling Facilities

NW Plant
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

Lab TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

J Avenue Plant
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

Lab TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

PrairieDistribution System (DS)
HooverDistribution System (DS)
GibsonDistribution System (DS)
Van BurenDistribution System (DS)

NWTP Distribution System
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

Prairie Crest ElementaryMaximum Residence Time (MR)
Prairie Crest ElementaryMaximum Residence Time (MR)

J Ave. TP Distribution System
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

Little LearnersMaximum Residence Time (MR)

FAQ

Is Cedar Rapids Water Department tap water safe to drink?

When was Cedar Rapids Water Department last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on October 16th, 2023.