SHELDON, IA · O'Brien County
SHELDON WATER DEPARTMENT Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
SHELDON WATER DEPARTMENT 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 SHELDON WATER DEPARTMENT.
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)
- IA7170040
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 5,512
- Service connections
- 2,305
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
SHELDON WATER DEPARTMENT is one of 91 community water systems in Iowa in the 3,301 to 10,000 people size category, serving 5,512 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2006, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2006.
All 1 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.
Violation history
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 2006 – August 31, 2006
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2006 – August 31, 2006 | Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- September 19, 2006State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- September 11, 2006State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- April 18, 2000State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- December 22, 1997State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- August 21, 1989State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
Common questions
Is SHELDON WATER DEPARTMENT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. SHELDON WATER DEPARTMENT 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 SHELDON WATER DEPARTMENT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- SHELDON WATER DEPARTMENT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does SHELDON WATER DEPARTMENT have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for SHELDON WATER DEPARTMENT.
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
SHELDON WATER DEPARTMENT
712-324-2845
SHELDON, IA 51201