Public water system · IA5225321
ActiveThe Meadows
At a glance
The Meadows (PWSID IA5225321) is an active community water system in Johnson County, Iowa. It reports serving 35 people through 15 service connections. Its primary water source is groundwater, and EPA lists it as privately owned. EPA's records list 8 violations for this system; all are health-based, and the most recent began in November 2013.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
35
Service connections
15
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does The Meadows compare with other water systems in Johnson County?
By EPA's size categories, The Meadows is a very small system (500 people or fewer). Johnson County has 125 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 1,384 people per system, and accounts for less than 0.1% of the 172,955 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 The Meadows is well 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. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. 1,502 Iowa systems (82%) list groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates The Meadows?
EPA lists The Meadows as privately owned. 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. 102 of the 125 active systems in Johnson County (82%) are also privately owned.
Does The Meadows have drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 8 violations for this system; all are health-based, and the most recent began in November 2013. The violations listed here began between January 2007 and November 2013. By type: 8 contaminant level above the legal limit. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Total coliform bacteria (TCR) (8 of them). EPA lists 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-11-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2008-11-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2008-03-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2008-02-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2008-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2007-12-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2007-11-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2007-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
All 8 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.
The Meadows: frequently asked questions
Who runs The Meadows?
The Meadows (PWSID IA5225321) is a community water system privately owned. It is regulated by the IA state drinking water program.
How many people does The Meadows serve?
The Meadows reports serving 35 people through 15 service connections in Johnson County, Iowa.
Where does The Meadows get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers.
Does The Meadows have any drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 8 violations for this system; all are health-based, and the most recent began in November 2013. 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 The Meadows' 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. EPA's records list 8 violations for this system; all are health-based, and the most recent began in November 2013. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the IA state drinking water program.
Where can I find The Meadows' water quality report?
As a community water system, The Meadows 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 Johnson County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City Water Department | Johnson | 68,753 | Community | Surface water |
| University Water System | Johnson | 26,684 | Community | Surface water |
| North Liberty Water Supply | Johnson | 23,276 | Community | Groundwater |
| Coralville Muni Water System | Johnson | 22,318 | Community | Groundwater |
| Tiffin Water Supply | Johnson | 7,577 | Community | Groundwater |
| Solon Water Dept | Johnson | 3,018 | Community | Groundwater |
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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, “The Meadows, PWSID IA5225321, Iowa”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/iowa/the-meadows-ia5225321 (data as of October 1, 2026).