Public water system · IA7329029
ActiveClarinda Water Plant
At a glance
Clarinda Water Plant (PWSID IA7329029) is an active community water system in Page County, Iowa. It reports serving 4,372 people through 2,010 service connections. Its primary water source is surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 10 are health-based, and the most recent began in December 2025.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
4,372
Service connections
2,010
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Clarinda Water Plant compare with other water systems in Page County?
By EPA's size categories, Clarinda Water Plant is a medium system (3,301 to 10,000 people). Page County has 9 active public water systems, and Clarinda Water Plant is the 2nd-largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 161% above the county average of 1,672 people per system, and accounts for 29% of the 15,052 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Iowa, the 1,828 active systems average 1,718 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Clarinda Water Plant is about 35% below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Iowa has 1,084 active community water systems, 59% of the state's 1,828 active systems. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs. 24 Iowa systems (1.3%) list surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Clarinda Water Plant?
EPA lists Clarinda Water Plant as owned by a local government. The IA state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 7 of the 9 active systems in Page County (78%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Clarinda Water Plant have drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 10 are health-based, and the most recent began in December 2025. The violations listed here began between March 2001 and December 2025. By type: 9 required treatment not met, 2 monitoring and reporting and 1 contaminant level above the legal limit. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Surface Water Treatment Rule (5 of them). EPA lists 12 as resolved. Resolved means at least one resolving action is on record: the system returned to compliance, the rule no longer applies, or no further action was needed.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | Monitoring and reportingLead Consumer Notice · code 66 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-02-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2006-08-01 | Required treatment not metMonthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) · code 44 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2006-07-01 | Required treatment not metMonthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) · code 44 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2006-06-01 | Required treatment not metMonthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) · code 44 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2005-07-01 | Required treatment not metMonthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) · code 44 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2003-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2003-03-01 | Required treatment not metTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) · code 41 | Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2003-02-01 | Required treatment not metTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) · code 41 | Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2002-04-01 | Required treatment not metTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) · code 41 | Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2002-03-01 | Required treatment not metTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) · code 41 | Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2001-03-01 | Required treatment not metTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) · code 41 | Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0200 | Yes | Resolved |
The 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Clarinda Water Plant: frequently asked questions
Who runs Clarinda Water Plant?
Clarinda Water Plant (PWSID IA7329029) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the IA state drinking water program.
How many people does Clarinda Water Plant serve?
Clarinda Water Plant reports serving 4,372 people through 2,010 service connections in Page County, Iowa.
Where does Clarinda Water Plant get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs.
Does Clarinda Water Plant have any drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 10 are health-based, and the most recent began in December 2025. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found.
Is Clarinda Water Plant's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 10 are health-based, and the most recent began in December 2025. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the IA state drinking water program.
Where can I find Clarinda Water Plant's water quality report?
As a community water system, Clarinda Water Plant must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Page County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Water Dept | Page | 4,925 | Community | Groundwater |
| Southwest Reg Water District (Clarinda) | Page | 2,942 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Clarinda Treatment Complex | Page | 1,439 | Community | Groundwater |
| Essex Water Supply | Page | 722 | Community | Groundwater |
| Coin Water Supply | Page | 176 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| College Springs Water Supply | Page | 170 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Clarinda Water Plant, PWSID IA7329029, Iowa”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/iowa/clarinda-water-plant-ia7329029 (data as of October 1, 2026).