ZIP Code 52251 Water Quality & Testing Report
Ladora, IA · Iowa County County · Updated for 2026
Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in ZIP 52251 (Ladora, IA)?
Caution / Filtration Recommended: Tap water in ZIP code 52251 (Ladora, IA) has compliance concerns, earning an EPA Safety Grade of D (42/100) due to 0 health violation(s) and 8.0 ppb lead. While treated by Ladora Water Supply, residents are advised to use an NSF/ANSI 53 certified water filter for drinking and cooking.
Water Safety Grade
Poor — Multiple violations recorded
Health Violations
0
Total Violations
14
Lead Risk
Very High
Contaminants
0
Active Water Quality Issues Detected
EPA records show 5 unresolved violations. Contact Ladora Water Supply for current status.
About Tap Water in ZIP Code 52251
Tap water in ZIP code 52251 (Ladora, IA) is distributed by Ladora Water Supply (EPA ID: IA4840042), serving approximately 229 residents. Based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Act compliance records, this system receives a water safety grade of D with a composite quality score of 42/100.
Water System
Ladora Water Supply
EPA ID: IA4840042
Water Source
Ground Water
Population Served
229 residents
County
Iowa County County, Iowa
Lead Levels in ZIP 52251
EPA action level: 15 ppb | Public health goal: 0 ppb
Lead Level: 8.0 ppb — Moderate
Lead exposure risk in 52251 is rated Very High. EPA models estimate a 75% exposure probability based on housing and infrastructure age.
EPA action level: 1.3 mg/L
EPA model estimate based on housing age and infrastructure
Water Hardness & Mineral Content
Grains per gallon (GPG) & Parts per million (PPM / mg/L)
Water in ZIP 52251 is Very Hard (239 mg/L / 14 GPG). High concentrations of dissolved limestone minerals cause severe mineral buildup, stiff laundry, dry skin, and premature water heater wear.
Grains per gallon
Parts per million CaCO3
Official EPA SDWIS Database Entry
Utility: Ladora Water Supply · PWSID: IA4840042
Violation History
Past 5 years — EPA SDWIS data
Ladora Water Supply has recorded 14 violations, but none are health-based (e.g., administrative or monitoring infractions). 5 violations remain unresolved in EPA tracking records.
Regulatory compliance risk for this utility is rated High based on past reporting and enforcement records.
Contaminants Detected
Contaminants with health-based violations on record
No health-based contaminant violations are on record for ZIP code 52251 under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
⚖ Enforcement Actions
Water Source & Environmental Factors
Ground Water
This system draws water from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through soil and rock, but can still contain naturally occurring minerals like arsenic, radium, or nitrates.
Highest potential
% of household income spent on energy — indicator of older infrastructure
EPA Radon Zone 1 — highest potential for radon in indoor air. Homeowners should test their home for radon and consider mitigation if levels exceed 4 pCi/L.
Water Quality Testing in ZIP 52251
Tap Water & Well Testing Recommendations
Residents in ZIP code 52251 served by Ladora Water Supply can test tap water or private well systems to verify water purity. Testing detects hidden contaminants before they impact family health.
Tap Water Testing Steps
- 1.Conduct a certified lead check if your home was constructed before 1986.
- 2.Use certified lab testing kits rather than uncalibrated test strips for regulated compliance.
- 3.Sample water from both your kitchen faucet and water heater to compare line purity.
Private Well Testing Steps
- •Test for Coliform bacteria and Nitrates annually.
- •Test for heavy metals, radon, and PFAS every 3 years.
- •Send samples to a state-certified drinking water laboratory recognized by Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
🛡 What Should You Do? — ZIP 52251 Recommendations
Serious water quality concerns — action recommended
- 🚨 Install a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 (reverse osmosis) filter immediately for drinking and cooking
- 🚨 Do not give unfiltered water to children, pregnant women, or immunocompromised individuals
- 🚨 Contact Ladora Water Supply to request the current violation status and corrective action plan
- 🚨 Report concerns to your state environmental agency or call the EPA hotline: 1-800-426-4791
- 🚨 Consider having your home's tap water independently tested by a certified lab
Recommended Water Treatment Systems:
NSF 53 Lead Pitcher Filter
Certified to remove lead. Recommended for immediate protection.
NSF 58 Under-Sink RO System
Reverse Osmosis system certified to remove PFAS, heavy metals, and viruses.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 52251 Water Quality
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for ZIP code 52251 is compiled from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), EPA ECHO enforcement database, UCMR5 unregulated contaminant monitoring, and Consumer Confidence Reports filed by Ladora Water Supply. Safety scores are composite metrics derived from violation history, lead levels, enforcement actions, and infrastructure risk indicators. Data reflects a 5-year monitoring window. Last dataset update: 2024. View EPA source data →