CLIMAX MOLYBDENUM COMPANY
Iowa — Non-Transient Non-Community — PWSID: IA5625140
System Information
| PWSID | IA5625140 |
| System Name | CLIMAX MOLYBDENUM COMPANY |
| System Type | Non-Transient Non-Community |
| Water Source | Ground Water |
| Activity Status | Non-Inventory |
| Owner Type | Private |
| EPA Region | 07 |
| Serves School | No |
| Wholesaler | No |
| First Reported | Feb 27, 1979 |
| Last Reported | Dec 19, 2025 |
Location & Contact
| State | Iowa |
| City | FORT MADISON |
| ZIP Code | 52627 |
| Address | ATTN KRIS THOMPSON ENVIRONMENTAL MGR |
| Organization | CLIMAX MOLYBDENUM COMPANY |
| Phone | 319-463-2224 |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 150 |
| Service Connections | 1 |
Drinking Water Violations (32)
This water system has 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2018 | Jun 30, 2018 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Jun 30, 2018 | Nitrate Rule |
| Apr 1, 2018 | Jun 30, 2018 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Jun 30, 2018 | Nitrate Rule |
| Apr 1, 2018 | Jun 30, 2018 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Jun 30, 2018 | Nitrate Rule |
| Apr 1, 2018 | Jun 30, 2018 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Jun 30, 2018 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jun 1, 2015 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Aug 8, 2016 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jun 1, 2015 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Aug 8, 2016 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jun 1, 2015 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Aug 8, 2016 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jun 1, 2015 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Aug 8, 2016 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jun 1, 2015 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Aug 8, 2016 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 29, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Feb 29, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 29, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Feb 29, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 29, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Feb 29, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 29, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Feb 29, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Mar 31, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Mar 31, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Mar 31, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Mar 31, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Mar 31, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Mar 31, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Mar 31, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Mar 31, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Mar 31, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Mar 31, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Apr 1, 2005 | Apr 30, 2005 | Nitrate | MCL | Yes | No | 11 | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Apr 30, 2005 | Nitrate Rule |
| Apr 1, 2005 | Apr 30, 2005 | Nitrate | MCL | Yes | No | 11 | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Apr 30, 2005 | Nitrate Rule |
| Apr 1, 2005 | Apr 30, 2005 | Nitrate | MCL | Yes | No | 11 | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Apr 30, 2005 | Nitrate Rule |
| Apr 1, 2005 | Apr 30, 2005 | Nitrate | MCL | Yes | No | 11 | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Apr 30, 2005 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jul 1, 2003 | Sep 30, 2003 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2003 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 2003 | Sep 30, 2003 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2003 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 2003 | Sep 30, 2003 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2003 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 2003 | Sep 30, 2003 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2003 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 2003 | Sep 30, 2003 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2003 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 1986 | Jun 30, 1989 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Jun 30, 1989 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jul 1, 1986 | Jun 30, 1989 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Jun 30, 1989 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jul 1, 1986 | Jun 30, 1989 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Jun 30, 1989 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jul 1, 1986 | Jun 30, 1989 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Jun 30, 1989 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jul 1, 1986 | Jun 30, 1989 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Jun 30, 1989 | Nitrate Rule |
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.