Public water system · IA1037070
ActiveIndependence Water Dept
Community water system in Buchanan County, Iowa, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
6,064
Service connections
3,052
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Nitratecode 1040 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Nitratecode 1040 | No | Resolved |
| 1997-08-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1992-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingInitial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu · code 51 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
All 4 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.
Independence Water Dept: frequently asked questions
Is Independence Water Dept's water safe to drink?
Independence Water Dept is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the IA state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Independence Water Dept?
Independence Water Dept (PWSID IA1037070) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IA state drinking water program.
How many people does Independence Water Dept serve?
Independence Water Dept reports serving 6,064 people through 3,052 service connections in Buchanan County, Iowa.
Where does Independence Water Dept get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Buchanan County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesup Municipal Water Supply | Buchanan | 2,508 | Community | Groundwater |
| Fairbank Water Supply | Buchanan | 1,111 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Winthrop Water Supply | Buchanan | 840 | Community | Groundwater |
| Hazleton Water Supply | Buchanan | 713 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lamont Water Supply | Buchanan | 429 | Community | Groundwater |
| Brandon Water Supply | Buchanan | 341 | Community | Groundwater |
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