Public water system · IA1957201
ActiveThe Balk Tank
Transient non-community water system in Chickasaw County, Iowa, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
25
Service connections
1
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
TNCWS
Transient non-community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-01 | 01 | 1040 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-10-01 | 01 | 1040 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-09-01 | 01 | 1040 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-08-01 | 01 | 1040 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-04-28 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-04-01 | 01 | 1040 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2022-03-01 | 03 | 1040 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-03-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2019-09-01 | 03 | 1040 | No | Resolved |
| 2019-05-01 | 01 | 1040 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2019-04-01 | 01 | 1040 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2019-03-01 | 01 | 1040 | Yes | Resolved |
The Balk Tank: frequently asked questions
Is The Balk Tank's water safe to drink?
The Balk Tank is an active transient non-community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the IA state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs The Balk Tank?
The Balk Tank (PWSID IA1957201) is a private-owned transient non-community water system, regulated by the IA state drinking water program.
How many people does The Balk Tank serve?
The Balk Tank reports serving 25 people through 1 service connections in Chickasaw County, Iowa.
Where does The Balk Tank get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Chickasaw County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Houston | Chickasaw | 3,772 | Community | Groundwater |
| New Hampton Water Supply | Chickasaw | 3,494 | Community | Groundwater |
| City of Okolona | Chickasaw | 2,800 | Community | Groundwater |
| Sparta Water Association #1 | Chickasaw | 2,532 | Community | Groundwater |
| Southeast Chickasaw W/A #1 | Chickasaw | 1,969 | Community | Groundwater |
| Thorn Water Association | Chickasaw | 1,756 | Community | Groundwater |