Water Quality: Alta Vista, IA
2 water systems • 282 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Alta Vista is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 282 people, and has 3 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Alta Vista's violation count is 81% below the national average for Iowa.
Water Systems Serving Alta Vista
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALTA VISTA WATER DEPARTMENT | IA1903027 | Groundwater | 227 | 1 |
| COLWELL, CITY OF | IA3409066 | Groundwater | 55 | 2 |
Concerned About Your Water?
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.