Water Quality: Oskaloosa, IA
5 water systems • 24,586 people served
Some Concerns20
Total Violations
2
Health-Based Violations
5
Water Systems
24,586
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Oskaloosa has 2 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: E. coli. In total, 20 violations are on record for 5 water systems serving 24,586 people.
Contaminants Found
E. coli
Water Systems Serving Oskaloosa
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSKALOOSA MUNICIPAL WATER DEPT | IA6273005 | Surface Water | 12,808 | 10 |
| MAHASKA RURAL WATER SYSTEM, INC. | IA6273901 | Groundwater | 9,818 | 4 |
| MAHASKA RURAL WATER (NEW SHARON) | IA6264063 | Groundwater | 1,368 | 4 |
| BUSSEY WATER SUPPLY | IA6309061 | Groundwater | 427 | 2 |
| OAK CREEK MHP | IA6273601 | Surface Water | 165 | 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.
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.