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WAUKEE WATER SUPPLY

PWS ID: IA2573080 · WAUKEE, Iowa 50263

WAUKEE WATER SUPPLY serves 31,823 people in WAUKEE, Iowa using Surface Water water sources. It has 67 recorded EPA violations, including 26 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: WAUKEE WATER SUPPLY

WAUKEE WATER SUPPLY is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 31,823 residents in WAUKEE, Iowa (Dallas County) through 8,110 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 67 total violations for this system , of which 26 (39%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 20 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2013.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Combined Radium (-226 and -228), recorded in 13 violations (MCL, health-based). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 61 ppt. PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across Iowa, EPA tracks 1,795 public water systems serving 3,114,444 people, with 138,271 cumulative violations and 27,946 health-based violations on record. About 95% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 77 violations. WAUKEE WATER SUPPLY's 67 violations sit below the Iowa average. Statewide, 127 of 152 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (83.6%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

1 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
31,823
Total Violations
67
Health-Based Violations
26
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
8,110
County
Dallas
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
26
Monitoring Violations
20
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL 13 1985
Coliform (TCR) MR 6 1993
Fluoride MCL 5 1984
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Other 5 1982
TTHM MCL 4 2013
Coliform (TCR) MCL 3 1996
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MR 3 1985
Arsenic MR 2 1986
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 2 1985
Barium MR 1 1986
Chromium MR 1 1986
Mercury MR 1 1986
Nitrate MR 1 1986
Lead and Copper Rule MR 1 1988
Selenium MR 1 1986
Cadmium MR 1 1986
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MCL 1 1983

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 4 of 120 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
8:2 FTS 8/13/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/13/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 8/13/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 8/13/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 8/13/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 8/13/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 8/13/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 8/13/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 8/13/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 8/13/2024 61.0000 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
PFTA 8/13/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/13/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/13/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 8/13/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/13/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 8/13/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 8/13/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 8/13/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 8/13/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 8/13/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 8/13/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 8/13/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/13/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 8/13/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 8/13/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/13/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/13/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 8/13/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/13/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 8/13/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 5/7/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 5/7/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 5/7/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 5/7/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 5/7/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 5/7/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 5/7/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 5/7/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 5/7/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 5/7/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 5/7/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 5/7/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 5/7/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 5/7/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 5/7/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 5/7/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 5/7/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 5/7/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 5/7/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 5/7/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records — or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status — go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for WAUKEE WATER SUPPLY.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS — Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID IA2573080 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Iowa Drinking Water Authority

Iowa's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.

Find IA regulator via EPA SDWIS

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2013 TTHM MCL 4 SDWIS / IA2573080 / 2950
1996 Coliform (TCR) MCL 3 SDWIS / IA2573080 / 3100
1993 Coliform (TCR) MR 6 SDWIS / IA2573080 / 3100
1988 Lead and Copper Rule MR 1 SDWIS / IA2573080 / 5000
1986 Arsenic MR 2 SDWIS / IA2573080 / 1005
1986 Barium MR 1 SDWIS / IA2573080 / 1010
1986 Chromium MR 1 SDWIS / IA2573080 / 1020
1986 Mercury MR 1 SDWIS / IA2573080 / 1035
1986 Nitrate MR 1 SDWIS / IA2573080 / 1040
1986 Selenium MR 1 SDWIS / IA2573080 / 1045
1986 Cadmium MR 1 SDWIS / IA2573080 / 1015
1985 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL 13 SDWIS / IA2573080 / 4010
1985 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MR 3 SDWIS / IA2573080 / 4010
1985 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 2 SDWIS / IA2573080 / 4000
1984 Fluoride MCL 5 SDWIS / IA2573080 / 1025

How WAUKEE WATER SUPPLY Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric WAUKEE WATER SUPPLY Iowa avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 67 77 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 26 15.6 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 1 compound 83.6% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 31,823 1,735 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 1,795 regulated public water systems in Iowa.

Federal MCL reference — Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WAUKEE WATER SUPPLY water safe to drink? ▼
WAUKEE WATER SUPPLY (PWS ID: IA2573080) has 67 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 31,823 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does WAUKEE WATER SUPPLY serve? ▼
WAUKEE WATER SUPPLY serves 31,823 people in WAUKEE, Iowa. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 8,110 service connections.
What type of violations does WAUKEE WATER SUPPLY have? ▼
WAUKEE WATER SUPPLY has 67 total violations: 26 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 20 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in WAUKEE WATER SUPPLY water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in WAUKEE WATER SUPPLY's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does WAUKEE WATER SUPPLY use? ▼
WAUKEE WATER SUPPLY uses Surface Water as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

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