Urbandale
Is Urbandale tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Urbandale scores 90/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 1 local system in Urbandale. We found 11 total violations (7 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Urbandale?
Expert Advice
Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.
Buying a Filter?
Evaluation of municipal compliance and household filtration options in Urbandale.
Baby Formula Safety
EPA compliance thresholds and pediatric water precautions for Urbandale.
Homebuyer's Perspective
Water system history in Urbandale informs property maintenance and private filtration requirements. The high safety score (90/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.
Health & Family Safety
Current records show no major contaminant spikes, making Urbandale a preferred choice for health-conscious families.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Urbandale
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Urbandale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Urbandale tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Urbandale scores 90/100.
How many water systems serve Urbandale?
Urbandale is served by 1 public water system in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Urbandale?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Urbandale.
What is the water quality score for Urbandale?
The water quality score for Urbandale is 90 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 1 system serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Urbandale?
Current contaminant data for Urbandale is being updated. Check back soon or search your specific address for the latest results.
Urbandale Water Quality Summary
Urbandale, IA receives a water quality score of 90/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.
Urbandale's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.
Urbandale's score of 90 is 18 points above the Iowa state average of 72, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Iowa water quality rankings report →
No contaminant-specific recommendation is available from the records shown here.
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