What was found in ZIP 52601
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 7900 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 6500 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 846 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 700 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 433 µg/L 2887% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 104 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 92.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 59.7 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 54.2 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 43.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 26 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 12.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.01 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 2 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.97 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1700 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0320 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0130 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0062 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | 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 single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 52601
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| BURLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS | IA | 26,015 |
| RATHBUN REG WATER ASSN (FT MADISON) | IA | 11,840 |
| RATHBUN REG WTR ASSN (BURLINGTON) | IA | 8,375 |
| CLARK COUNTY CONS PWSD 1 | MO | 7,140 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 52601 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 52601 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 52601. 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 52601?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 52601. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 52601's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Lead, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.