Tap Water Quality in Cedar Rapids, IA
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Cedar Rapids Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~135,000 | Source: Cedar River and alluvial wells
Cedar Rapids draws from the Cedar River and nearby alluvial wells. The 2008 flood devastated the city's water infrastructure and prompted major upgrades. Like much of Iowa, agricultural runoff brings elevated nitrates and herbicides into the water supply. The utility has invested in additional treatment capacity to handle these contaminants.
Common water quality concerns in Cedar Rapids
Nitrates
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Atrazine
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Flood vulnerability
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Disinfection byproducts
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What's in your Cedar Rapids water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Cedar Rapids water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Cedar Rapids, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
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