FAIRBANK, IA · Buchanan County
FAIRBANK WATER SUPPLY Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
FAIRBANK WATER SUPPLY must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for FAIRBANK WATER SUPPLY.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Iowa’s official records. Always confirm current status with Iowa before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- IA1025031
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 1,111
- Service connections
- 505
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
FAIRBANK WATER SUPPLY is one of 403 community water systems in Iowa in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,111 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 4 entries between 2009 and 2025, all of which EPA lists as closed.
Of the 4, 2 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves the Total Coliform Rules and the Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule.
Violation history
Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
August 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedCombined Radium (-226 and -228)
January 1, 2016 – March 31, 2016
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedCombined Radium (-226 and -228)
January 1, 2015 – March 31, 2015
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
April 1, 2009 – April 30, 2009
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2016 – March 31, 2016 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2015 – March 31, 2015 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2009 – April 30, 2009 | Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
No enforcement actions on record for this system.
Common questions
Is FAIRBANK WATER SUPPLY required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. FAIRBANK WATER SUPPLY is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is FAIRBANK WATER SUPPLY’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- FAIRBANK WATER SUPPLY’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does FAIRBANK WATER SUPPLY have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for FAIRBANK WATER SUPPLY.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
FAIRBANK WATER SUPPLY
319-635-2869
FAIRBANK, IA 50629