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Is there lead in Algona's tap water?

5PPBparts per billion of lead in Algona Municipal Utilities's water at the latest test, from 2023 to 2025

Under the legal limit of 15 ppb

Water companies that supply Algona

4 public water companies list Algona as a place they supply. The biggest is Algona Municipal Utilities, with about 5,487 people. The highest latest result among Algona's water companies is 5 parts per billion, at Algona Municipal Utilities. None of the 4 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 2 found too little lead to measure. Small ones like Southdale Home Owners Association supply just their own grounds or street; most of Algona gets its water from Algona Municipal Utilities. 3 are small systems serving fewer than 500 people each, such as a mobile home park, a subdivision or a business with its own well. Your water bill names yours.

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