What was found in Waverly's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4900 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY) · 37,820 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9881 µg/L — WAVERLY WATER DEPARTMENT · 10,394 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 690 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY) · 37,820 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 1290 µg/L — WAVERLY WATER DEPARTMENT · 10,394 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 150 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY) · 37,820 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 269.7499999999999 µg/L — WAVERLY WATER DEPARTMENT · 10,394 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 140 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY) · 37,820 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Barium | 42.99 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY) · 37,820 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 130.39999999999998 µg/L — WAVERLY WATER DEPARTMENT · 10,394 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 111 µg/L 740% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY) · 37,820 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 79.05999999999999 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY) · 37,820 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 52.09999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY) · 37,820 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 22.77 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY) · 37,820 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20.42999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY) · 37,820 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 16.279999999999994 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY) · 37,820 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 12.24999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY) · 37,820 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 15.286 µg/L — WAVERLY WATER DEPARTMENT · 10,394 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 12.370000000000003 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY) · 37,820 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 8.434999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY) · 37,820 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.672999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY) · 37,820 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.582000000000001 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY) · 37,820 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.5149999999999992 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY) · 37,820 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY) · 37,820 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 2.5 µg/L — WAVERLY WATER DEPARTMENT · 10,394 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | 1.34 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Highest in the city: WAVERLY WATER DEPARTMENT · 10,394 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.1 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: WAVERLY WATER DEPARTMENT · 10,394 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0150 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WAVERLY WATER DEPARTMENT · 10,394 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0072 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WAVERLY WATER DEPARTMENT · 10,394 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY) · 37,820 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0067 mg/L — WAVERLY WATER DEPARTMENT · 10,394 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
| Pfhxa | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WAVERLY WATER DEPARTMENT · 10,394 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WAVERLY WATER DEPARTMENT · 10,394 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WAVERLY WATER DEPARTMENT · 10,394 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WAVERLY WATER DEPARTMENT · 10,394 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
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.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Waverly
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY) | 37,820 |
| WAVERLY WATER DEPARTMENT | 10,394 |
| SAINTS AVENUE APARTMENTS | 125 |
Frequently asked questions about Waverly tap water
Is Waverly tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants in the water serving Waverly. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Waverly?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Waverly, Iowa to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Waverly's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Waverly include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Lithium, Barium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.