What was found in ZIP 52242
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 8700 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM · 26,684 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 550 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM · 26,684 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 101 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM · 26,684 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 100 µg/L 125% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM · 26,684 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 78 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM · 26,684 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM · 26,684 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 38 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM · 26,684 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 29 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM · 26,684 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 23.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM · 26,684 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 17.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM · 26,684 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 11.04 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM · 26,684 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM · 26,684 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.795 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM · 26,684 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM · 26,684 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM · 26,684 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM · 26,684 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 1.82 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM · 26,684 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.76 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM · 26,684 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM · 26,684 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 52242
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY WATER SYSTEM | IA | 26,684 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 52242 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 52242 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 52242. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 52242?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 52242. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 52242's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.