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Iowa Drinking
Water
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The
water you drink |
Drinking water suppliers now provide reports (sometimes called consumer
confidence reports) that tell where drinking water comes from, and
what contaminants may be in it.
Local information, such as contacts, case studies, and more on source water protection for your state can be found here.
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To view the information about your drinking water supplier that is in
EPA's database, please visit the Envirofacts page on your state.
If your drinking water comes from a private well, you are responsible for
your water's safety. EPA rules do not apply to private wells (although
some state rules do), but EPA
recommends that well owners have their water tested annually. Contact
your state to get a list
of certified commercial laboratories that test drinking water.
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Where does drinking water come from? |
To find out about the watershed that supplies your drinking water
and how to protect it, click
here. If your water comes from a ground water source, read about
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State
drinking water offices |
Iowa's drinking water
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Iowa's source water program |
Water Supply Section
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
401 SW 7th ST
Suite M
Des Moines, IA 50309-4611
515-725-0282 |
Water Quality Bureau
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Wallace State Office Building
900 East Grand Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0034
515-281-8998 |
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Funds for safer water |
States can use funds that the EPA makes available through the
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program to help their water
suppliers improve drinking water quality. Find out more about Iowa's program. |
For
general information on drinking water |
Contact EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
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