Water Quality: Madrid, IA
7 water systems • 4,530 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Madrid is served by 7 public water systems with a combined service population of 4,530 people, and has 27 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 9 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Madrid's violation count is 71% above the national average for Iowa. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Contaminant 2257, Fecal Coliform.
Contaminants Found
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Water Systems Serving Madrid
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MADRID WATER DEPARTMENT | IA0848015 | Surface Water | 3,090 | 2 |
| PALACE PARK MHC | IA9433601 | Groundwater | 426 | 3 |
| STOVER HEIGHTS MHC | IA7727605 | Surface Water | 393 | 0 |
| WILSHIRE HILLS MHC | IA9164601 | Surface Water | 216 | 0 |
| MAPLE GROVE MHC | IA0800601 | Surface Water | 160 | 22 |
| HAMMOND ESTATES | IA8580601 | Surface Water | 150 | 0 |
| SUNRISE MHC | IA0819602 | Surface Water | 95 | 0 |
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.