Public water system · IA8557058
ActiveMaxwell Water Department
Community water system in Story County, Iowa, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
859
Service connections
388
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | No | Archived |
| 2025-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | No | Archived |
| 2023-02-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-06-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2019-04-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzenecode 2378 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-03-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2011-02-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2003-03-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2001-06-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
All 11 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.
Maxwell Water Department: frequently asked questions
Is Maxwell Water Department's water safe to drink?
Maxwell Water Department 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; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Maxwell Water Department?
Maxwell Water Department (PWSID IA8557058) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IA state drinking water program.
How many people does Maxwell Water Department serve?
Maxwell Water Department reports serving 859 people through 388 service connections in Story County, Iowa.
Where does Maxwell Water Department get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Story County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Water Treatment Plant | Story | 55,177 | Community | Groundwater |
| Isu | Story | 42,000 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Nevada Water Supply | Story | 6,925 | Community | Groundwater |
| Huxley Waterworks Dept | Story | 4,244 | Community | Groundwater |
| Story City Water Dept | Story | 3,357 | Community | Groundwater |
| Slater Muni Water Dept | Story | 1,548 | Community | Purchased groundwater under influence |
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