Water Quality: Solon, IA
13 water systems • 4,398 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Solon is served by 13 public water systems with a combined service population of 4,398 people, and has 93 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. Solon's violation count is 487% above the national average for Iowa. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Water Systems Serving Solon
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOLON WATER DEPT | IA5282062 | Groundwater | 3,018 | 5 |
| LAKE CREST MANOR HOA #3 | IA5200891 | Groundwater | 300 | 14 |
| COTTAGE RESERVE CORPORATION | IA5200801 | Groundwater | 198 | 4 |
| NORTH TWIN VIEW HEIGHTS | IA5200813 | Groundwater | 180 | 2 |
| TWIN VIEW HEIGHTS | IA5282301 | Groundwater | 155 | 1 |
| LAKEVIEW KNOLLS HOMEOWNERS ASSN. | IA5200304 | Groundwater | 122 | 7 |
| TWIN VALLEY LAKES IMPROVEMENT ASSN | IA5200861 | Groundwater | 100 | 11 |
| HIDDEN ACRES SUBDIVISION | IA5282308 | Groundwater | 90 | 3 |
| MACBRIDE ESTATES DEVELOPMENT | IA5282310 | Groundwater | 63 | 35 |
| INDIAN HILLS HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION | IA5280302 | Groundwater | 62 | 5 |
| NORTH CORALVILLE LAKE MANOR | IA5200889 | Groundwater | 55 | 2 |
| POLK AVENUE WATER ASSOCIATION | IA5200899 | Groundwater | 30 | 2 |
| CHAIN RIDGE SUBDIVISION | IA5282307 | Groundwater | 25 | 2 |
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.