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#18 of 49A

Iowa Water Quality

Iowa ranks #18 out of 49 states for tap water quality with a score of 87.3 out of 100.

Based on 361 scored cities covering 80.4% of the state's served population.

Summary

Overall Score
87.3
out of 100
Cities Tested
361
cities
Cities w/ Violations
338
94% of cities
Avg Contaminants
2.3
above guidelines
Population
3.1M
people affected

Best Cities in Iowa

Score: 100
Score: 100
Score: 100
Score: 100
Score: 100

Cities Needing Improvement

Score: 50
Score: 63.2
Score: 65
Score: 74
Score: 83.3

Cities listed carry the most serious water quality verdicts in Iowa, worst first, then the lowest scores. A city rated Safe is never listed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa Water Quality

Iowa ranks #18 out of 49 states and territories for water quality with a score of 87.3 out of 100 and a grade of A. A total of 361 cities were tested across the state.

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