CHEROKEE, IA · Cherokee County
CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM 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 CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM.
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)
- IA1811001
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 3,315
- Service connections
- 1,339
- Ownership
- privately owned
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM is one of 91 community water systems in Iowa in the 3,301 to 10,000 people size category, serving 3,315 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 1998, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 1998.
None of the 1 are monitoring or reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset; these involve water-quality, treatment, or public-notice findings instead. The record involves the Total Coliform Rules.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
September 1, 1998 – September 30, 1998
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 1998 – September 30, 1998 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- September 18, 1998State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
Common questions
Is CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM 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 CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for CHEROKEE RWS - CHEROKEE SUBSYSTEM.
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
CHEROKEE RURAL WATER
712-225-6193
CHEROKEE, IA 51012