Urbandale Water Utility (IA) Water Quality

Urbandale Water Utility is a large public water system in EPA region 07 that provides tap water for the 50322, 50323 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 Urbandale Water Utility showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Urbandale Booster Station
11/13/2019
67 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

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 Urbandale Water Utility showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Urbandale Booster Station
11/13/2019
67 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 Urbandale Water Utility showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

Entry Point to Dist. System
Urbandale Booster Station
11/13/2019
67 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 Urbandale Water Utility showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 10.2 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

14615 Westbrook
Distribution System
11/13/2019
67 months ago
8.8 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
2301 128
Distribution System
11/13/2019
67 months ago
8.2 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
7100 Douglas Ave.
Distribution System
11/13/2019
67 months ago
7.66 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
10617 Justin Dr
Distribution System
11/13/2019
67 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).

14615 Westbrook
Distribution System
11/13/2019
67 months ago
7.28 µg/L
2301 128
Distribution System
11/13/2019
67 months ago
7.04 µg/L
7100 Douglas Ave.
Distribution System
11/13/2019
67 months ago
6.29 µg/L
10617 Justin Dr
Distribution System
11/13/2019
67 months ago
7.34 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).

14615 Westbrook
Distribution System
11/13/2019
67 months ago
14.48 µg/L
2301 128
Distribution System
11/13/2019
67 months ago
13.74 µg/L
7100 Douglas Ave.
Distribution System
11/13/2019
67 months ago
12.65 µg/L
10617 Justin Dr
Distribution System
11/13/2019
67 months ago
16.04 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 Urbandale Water Utility showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Urbandale Booster Station
11/13/2019
67 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.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Urbandale Booster Station
9/14/2020
57 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.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Urbandale Booster Station
11/13/2019
67 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 Urbandale Water Utility showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Urbandale Booster Station
11/13/2019
67 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 Urbandale Water Utility showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Urbandale Booster Station
9/14/2020
57 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 Urbandale Water Utility showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Urbandale Booster Station
11/13/2019
67 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 Urbandale Water Utility showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Urbandale Booster Station
11/13/2019
67 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.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Urbandale Booster Station
11/13/2019
67 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 Urbandale Water Utility showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Manganese.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Urbandale Booster Station
11/13/2019
67 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.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Urbandale Booster Station
11/13/2019
67 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 Urbandale Water Utility showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Urbandale Booster Station
11/13/2019
67 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 Urbandale Water Utility showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Urbandale Booster Station
11/13/2019
67 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. The only recent water sample for Urbandale Water Utility showed levels of quinoline that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 0.3 µg/L. Learn more about quinoline.

0.01µg/L
0.3µg/L
Entry Point to Dist. System
Urbandale Booster Station
11/13/2019
67 months ago
.3 µg/L
☠️ Exceeds Reference Level by 0.29 µg/L

tebuconazole

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

Entry Point to Dist. System
Urbandale Booster Station
11/13/2019
67 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 Urbandale Water Utility showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Urbandale Booster Station
9/14/2020
57 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 Urbandale Water Utility showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Urbandale Booster Station
11/13/2019
67 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 Urbandale Water Utility showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Urbandale Booster Station
11/13/2019
67 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
Urbandale Booster StationSurface Water (SW)
Distribution SystemSurface Water (SW)

FAQ

Is Urbandale Water Utility tap water safe to drink?

When was Urbandale Water Utility last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between November 13th, 2019 and September 14th, 2020.