Warren County, IA
drinking water quality
56,343 residents · 14 public water systems · 12 ZIP codes
EPA sampled 4 of 14 public water systems here, together serving about 54,432 people. The highest reading was PFHxS at 3.1 ng/L at Carlisle Water Supply. Last sampled 9/17/2024.
What was found
| Compound | Highest result | Federal limit | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFHxS | 3.1 ng/L | 10 ng/L | 0.3× |
What this means
PFAS are industrial chemicals that EPA describes as breaking down only very slowly in the environment. In April 2024 EPA set the first enforceable national limits: 4 ng/L for PFOA and PFOS, 10 ng/L for PFHxS, PFNA and GenX.
These figures are county-level and come from EPA’s sampling of public water systems. They describe the worst result found in the county, not what comes out of any particular tap — that depends on which system serves the address, and on the plumbing in the building. A private well is not covered by this programme at all.
ZIP codes in Warren County
50001 · 50047 · 50118 · 50125 · 50139 · 50145 · 50160 · 50166 · 50210 · 50211 · 50229 · 50241
Readings are county-level, so every ZIP here shares the figure above. Search your ZIP on the map to see it in context.