Water Quality: Calamus, IA
4 water systems • 809 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Calamus is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 809 people, and has 16 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Calamus's violation count is roughly in line with the national average for Iowa. Contaminants associated with violations include Total Organic Carbon.
Contaminants Found
Not a direct health risk but reacts with disinfectants to form carcinogenic byproducts such as trihalomethanes.
Common source: Decaying plant material, algae, soil organic matter in source water
EPA limit: Treatment technique (must reduce TOC based on source water level)
Water Systems Serving Calamus
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALAMUS WATER SUPPLY | IA2320062 | Groundwater | 356 | 4 |
| STOCKTON MUNI WATER SUPPLY | IA7063096 | Groundwater | 176 | 4 |
| MAYSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER DEPT | IA8255060 | Groundwater | 156 | 5 |
| WELTON WATER SUPPLY | IA2391001 | Groundwater | 121 | 3 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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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.