Water Quality: Salem, IA
3 water systems • 769 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Salem is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 769 people, and has 22 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. Salem's violation count is 39% above the national average for Iowa.
Water Systems Serving Salem
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALEM WATER SUPPLY | IA4478023 | Groundwater | 396 | 15 |
| STOCKPORT WATER SUPPLY | IA8973095 | Surface Water | 272 | 6 |
| WESTWOOD WATER SUPPLY | IA4453318 | Groundwater | 101 | 1 |
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.