Water Quality: Missouri Valley, IA
3 water systems • 2,939 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Missouri Valley is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 2,939 people, and has 82 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. Missouri Valley's violation count is 418% above the national average for Iowa. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide.
Contaminants Found
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Water Systems Serving Missouri Valley
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MISSOURI VALLEY WATER SUPPLY | IA4344088 | Groundwater | 2,684 | 2 |
| SUNNYSIDE VILLAGE MHP LLC | IA4300600 | Groundwater | 190 | 33 |
| VALLEY VIEW WATER ASSOCIATION | IA4300601 | Groundwater | 65 | 47 |
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.