RICEVILLE, IA · Howard County

CHESTER WATER SUPPLY Water System

Current status

No open violations on record as of July 4, 2026.

This system's next federally required Consumer Confidence Report is due July 1, 2027, under the EPA's revised reporting rule.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed July 4, 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): IA4509024
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 139
Service connections: 76
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

Violation history

Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—
Revised Total Coliform Rule
July 1, 2019 – July 31, 2019
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
Resolved
Operations Report
—
No contaminant on record
December 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
September 1, 1998 – September 30, 1998
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1995 – August 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Benzo(a)pyrene
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Dinoseb
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Pentachlorophenol
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Picloram
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Benzene
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
o-Dichlorobenzene
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
p-Dichlorobenzene
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,2-Dichloroethane
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Styrene
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4-D
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
October 1, 1991 – October 31, 1991
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
July 1, 2019 – July 31, 2019	Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Resolved
December 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012	Operations Report	—	—	Resolved
September 1, 1998 – September 30, 1998	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
August 1, 1995 – August 31, 1995	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000	Monitoring, Regular	Benzo(a)pyrene	—	Resolved
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000	Monitoring, Regular	Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate	—	Resolved
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000	Monitoring, Regular	Dinoseb	—	Resolved
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000	Monitoring, Regular	Pentachlorophenol	—	Resolved
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000	Monitoring, Regular	Picloram	—	Resolved
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000	Monitoring, Regular	Benzene	—	Resolved
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000	Monitoring, Regular	o-Dichlorobenzene	—	Resolved
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000	Monitoring, Regular	p-Dichlorobenzene	—	Resolved
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000	Monitoring, Regular	1,2-Dichloroethane	—	Resolved
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000	Monitoring, Regular	cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	—	Resolved
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000	Monitoring, Regular	trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	—	Resolved
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000	Monitoring, Regular	Styrene	—	Resolved
July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2000	Monitoring, Regular	2,4-D	—	Resolved
October 1, 1991 – October 31, 1991	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Enforcement actions

September 29, 2025State Compliance achievedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
September 3, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issuedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
September 3, 2025State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
October 28, 2019State Public Notification received1 linked violation
October 28, 2019State Public Notification received1 linked violation
August 27, 2019State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 27, 2019State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 20, 2019State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
August 20, 2019State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
July 17, 2019State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
July 17, 2019State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
January 19, 2018State Public Notification received1 linked violation
October 30, 2017State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 17, 2017State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
October 17, 2017State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
July 11, 2016State Public Notification receivedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
July 11, 2016State Formal Notice of Violation issuedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
July 11, 2016State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
July 11, 2016State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
February 5, 2015State Public Notification received1 linked violation
October 14, 2014State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 8, 2013State Public Notification received2 linked violations
July 19, 2013State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
July 15, 2013State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
July 15, 2013State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
January 28, 2013State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
January 28, 2013State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
January 22, 2013State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
November 9, 2012State Public Notification received2 linked violations
August 29, 2012State Public Notification requested24 linked violations
August 29, 2012State Formal Notice of Violation issued5 linked violations
August 29, 2012State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
October 23, 2000State Public Notification received4 linked violations
October 23, 2000State Public Notification received7 linked violations
October 23, 2000State Public Notification received4 linked violations
October 23, 2000State Public Notification received3 linked violations
October 23, 2000State Public Notification received4 linked violations
October 23, 2000State Public Notification received3 linked violations
September 29, 2000State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
September 29, 2000State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
September 29, 2000State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
September 29, 2000State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
September 29, 2000State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
September 29, 2000State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
September 29, 2000State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
September 29, 2000State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
September 29, 2000State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
September 29, 2000State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
September 29, 2000State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
September 29, 2000State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
September 29, 2000State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
September 29, 2000State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
September 29, 2000State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
August 21, 2000State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
August 21, 2000State Formal Notice of Violation issued5 linked violations
August 21, 2000State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
August 21, 2000State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
August 21, 2000State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
August 21, 2000State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
August 21, 2000State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
August 21, 2000State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
August 21, 2000State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
August 21, 2000State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
August 21, 2000State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
August 21, 2000State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
August 21, 2000State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
August 21, 2000State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
August 21, 2000State Public Notification requested29 linked violations
August 21, 2000State Public Notification requested28 linked violations
August 21, 2000State Public Notification requested29 linked violations
November 2, 1998State Public Notification received1 linked violation
October 7, 1998State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 22, 1995State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
November 22, 1995State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
October 27, 1995State Compliance achieved6 linked violations
October 27, 1995State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 20, 1995State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
August 17, 1995State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
June 1, 1992State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 30, 1991State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
October 30, 1991State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
October 30, 1991State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
October 21, 1991State Public Notification received1 linked violation

Contact

CHESTER WATER SUPPLY

641-257-8500

RICEVILLE, IA 50466