Water Quality: Riceville, IA
4 water systems • 1,654 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Riceville is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,654 people, and has 25 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. Riceville's violation count is 58% above the national average for Iowa.
Water Systems Serving Riceville
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICEVILLE WATER SUPPLY | IA4558001 | Groundwater | 816 | 12 |
| LIME SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY | IA4535081 | Groundwater | 473 | 4 |
| IONIA WATER SUPPLY | IA1946078 | Groundwater | 226 | 1 |
| CHESTER WATER SUPPLY | IA4509024 | Groundwater | 139 | 8 |
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.