ALGONA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
Iowa — Community Water System — PWSID: IA5502015
System Information
| PWSID | IA5502015 |
| System Name | ALGONA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES |
| System Type | Community Water System |
| Water Source | Ground Water |
| Activity Status | Active |
| Owner Type | Local |
| EPA Region | 07 |
| Serves School | No |
| Wholesaler | No |
| First Reported | Feb 27, 1979 |
| Last Reported | Dec 19, 2025 |
Location & Contact
| State | Iowa |
| City | ALGONA |
| ZIP Code | 50511 |
| Address | ATTN JOHN BILSTEN GENERAL MGR |
| Organization | ALGONA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES |
| Phone | 515-295-3584 |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 5,487 |
| Service Connections | 2,900 |
Drinking Water Violations (60)
This water system has 60 violations recorded in the EPA SDWIS database.
| Begin Date | End Date | Contaminant | Category | Health-Based | Major | Measured | Federal MCL | State MCL | Status | Return to Compliance | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 31, 2015 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Oct 31, 2015 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 31, 2015 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Oct 31, 2015 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 31, 2015 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Oct 31, 2015 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 31, 2015 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Oct 31, 2015 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 29, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Feb 29, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 29, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Feb 29, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 29, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Feb 29, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 29, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Feb 29, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 29, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Feb 29, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Apr 1, 2002 | Sep 30, 2002 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2002 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Apr 1, 2002 | Sep 30, 2002 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2002 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Apr 1, 2002 | Sep 30, 2002 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2002 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Apr 1, 2002 | Sep 30, 2002 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2002 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Apr 1, 2002 | Sep 30, 2002 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2002 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Apr 1, 2002 | Sep 30, 2002 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2002 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Apr 1, 2002 | Sep 30, 2002 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2002 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Apr 1, 2002 | Sep 30, 2002 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2002 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 31, 1996 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jan 31, 1996 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 31, 1996 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jan 31, 1996 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 31, 1996 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jan 31, 1996 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 31, 1996 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jan 31, 1996 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Nov 1, 1995 | Nov 30, 1995 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Nov 30, 1995 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Nov 1, 1995 | Nov 30, 1995 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Nov 30, 1995 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Nov 1, 1995 | Nov 30, 1995 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Nov 30, 1995 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Nov 1, 1995 | Nov 30, 1995 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Nov 30, 1995 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Dec 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Dec 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Dec 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Dec 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Dec 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Dec 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Dec 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Dec 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Feb 1, 1993 | Feb 28, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Feb 28, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Feb 1, 1993 | Feb 28, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Feb 28, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Feb 1, 1993 | Feb 28, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Feb 28, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Feb 1, 1993 | Feb 28, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Feb 28, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Feb 1, 1993 | Feb 28, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Feb 28, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Feb 1, 1993 | Feb 28, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Feb 28, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Feb 1, 1993 | Feb 28, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Feb 28, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Oct 1, 1991 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Jun 6, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Oct 1, 1991 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Jun 6, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Oct 1, 1991 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Jun 6, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Oct 1, 1991 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Jun 6, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Oct 1, 1991 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Jun 6, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Oct 1, 1986 | Sep 30, 1989 | Fluoride | MR | No | Yes | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 1989 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Oct 1, 1986 | Sep 30, 1989 | Fluoride | MR | No | Yes | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 1989 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Oct 1, 1986 | Sep 30, 1989 | Fluoride | MR | No | Yes | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 1989 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Oct 1, 1986 | Sep 30, 1989 | Fluoride | MR | No | Yes | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 1989 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Oct 1, 1986 | Sep 30, 1989 | Fluoride | MR | No | Yes | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 1989 | Inorganic Chemicals |
About This Water System
Public water system data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Systems with violations must notify customers. Contact your water utility for the latest annual water quality report.