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Waverly, IA Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Waverly, IA — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Waverly's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Waverly Water Department PWSID: IA0990085 Updated: 2026 Q2
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No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 6.73 ppb, 45% of the action level and no violations are open. PFAS was detected below the federal limit.

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Waverly earns an A for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 6.73 ppb — 45% of the federal action level
PFAS detected below the federal limit
3 violations since 2015, 0 health-based
No violations currently open
Waverly's lead level vs. all Iowa community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 6.73 ppb — 45% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 8% of Iowa utilities
Population Served
9534
~4333 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
0
3 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
45% of EPA action level
6.73 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 6.73 ppb, 45% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Nitrate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 10 mg/L 2022 Resolved
Nitrate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 10 mg/L 2022 Resolved
Nitrate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 10 mg/L 2022 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

3 violations are on record since 2015, of which 0 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Waverly Water Department
PWSID IA0990085
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 9,534
Service connections 4,333
Systems serving this area 1
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waverly tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 6.73 ppb, 45% of the action level.
Does Waverly water have PFAS? ▼
PFAS was detected but stayed below the federal limit.
Who supplies water to Waverly? ▼
Waverly Water Department (PWSID IA0990085). Groundwater. Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-02-03. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Waverly Residents Do?

1
Consider a filter certified for lead
Look for NSF/ANSI 53 certification for lead reduction.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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