Is ALTON MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. ALTON MUNICIPAL 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 ALTON MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

ALTON MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

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.

ALTON, IA · Sioux County

ALTON MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

ALTON MUNICIPAL 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 ALTON MUNICIPAL 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): IA8403029
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 1,248
Service connections: 515
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

ALTON MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT is one of 403 community water systems in Iowa in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,248 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 11 entries between 1988 and 2003, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2003.

Of the 11, 10 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 inorganic chemicals, the Total Coliform Rules, and the Lead and Copper Rule.

Violation history

Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 2003 – January 6, 2003
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 2001 – November 30, 2001
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 1990 – November 18, 1991
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Chromium
April 1, 1988 – March 31, 1991
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
April 1, 1988 – March 31, 1991
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Arsenic
April 1, 1988 – March 31, 1991
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Mercury
April 1, 1988 – March 31, 1991
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
April 1, 1988 – March 31, 1991
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Selenium
April 1, 1988 – March 31, 1991
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Cadmium
April 1, 1988 – March 31, 1991
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Barium
April 1, 1988 – March 31, 1991
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
December 1, 2003 – January 6, 2003	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
November 1, 2001 – November 30, 2001	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
October 1, 1990 – November 18, 1991	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
April 1, 1988 – March 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Chromium	—	Resolved
April 1, 1988 – March 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Resolved
April 1, 1988 – March 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Arsenic	—	Resolved
April 1, 1988 – March 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Mercury	—	Resolved
April 1, 1988 – March 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Resolved
April 1, 1988 – March 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Selenium	—	Resolved
April 1, 1988 – March 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Cadmium	—	Resolved
April 1, 1988 – March 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Barium	—	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Enforcement actions

January 16, 2004State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
January 6, 2003State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
November 26, 2001State Public Notification received3 linked violations
November 8, 2001State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
November 8, 2001State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
November 8, 2001State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
November 18, 1991State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 18, 1991State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
November 18, 1991State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
November 18, 1991State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
November 18, 1991State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
November 18, 1991State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
August 26, 1991State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
August 26, 1991State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
August 26, 1991State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
August 26, 1991State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
August 26, 1991State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
August 26, 1991State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
August 26, 1991State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
August 26, 1991State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
September 6, 1988State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
September 6, 1988State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
August 12, 1988State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations

Common questions

Is ALTON MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. ALTON MUNICIPAL 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 ALTON MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: ALTON MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does ALTON MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for ALTON MUNICIPAL 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

ALTON MUNICIPAL WATER DEPT

712-756-4314

ALTON, IA 51003