Water Quality: Gilmore City, IA
4 water systems • 1,249 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Gilmore City is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,249 people, and has 26 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Gilmore City's violation count is 64% above the national average for Iowa. Contaminants associated with violations include Selenium.
Contaminants Found
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Gilmore City
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GILMORE CITY WATERWORKS | IA7607088 | Groundwater | 487 | 4 |
| FARNHAMVILLE WATER SUPPLY | IA1320039 | Groundwater | 379 | 0 |
| LAKOTA WATER SUPPLY | IA5540049 | Groundwater | 267 | 17 |
| RUTLAND WATER SUPPLY | IA4675012 | Groundwater | 116 | 5 |
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.