Nevada, IA 50201

1 water system • 6,925 residents

Poor water quality - filtration recommended

D

Score: 20/100

Graded on EPA violations, contaminants, severity, compliance, and enforcement history. See methodology.

Data updated June 2026 • Sources: EPA ECHO and EPA Envirofacts

14

Contaminants Detected

212

Violations on Record

18

Health-Based Violations

0

Recent Violations

Grade Breakdown

Contaminant Count11 / 25
Violation History0 / 25
Contaminant Severity2 / 25
System Compliance0 / 15
Enforcement History0 / 10
Total Score20%

20 / 100 points

Recommended Water Filters

  • ✓Whole Home Carbon Filter System
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Nevada vs IA & National Average

Detected Contaminants

14 contaminants detected across water systems serving this ZIP code

ContaminantCategory
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneOther
1,2-DichloropropaneOther
DICHLOROMETHANEOther
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Radiological
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and URadiological
CHLOROBENZENEVolatile Organic
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
EthylbenzeneVolatile Organic
o-DichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
StyreneVolatile Organic
TetrachloroethyleneVolatile Organic
TolueneVolatile Organic
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
Xylenes, TotalVolatile Organic

Water System Information

Systems Serving This ZIP:
NEVADA WATER SUPPLY
Population Served:
6,925
Systems With Violations:
1 of 1
Major Violations:
108
Enforcement Actions:
209

Nearby Areas

50011

Ames • 3.1 mi away

C

50010

Ames • 5.5 mi away

B

50046

Cambridge • 6.1 mi away

B

50056

Colo • 6.3 mi away

B

50161

Maxwell • 7.9 mi away

B

50014

Ames • 8 mi away

B

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the grade mean?

Our A–F grade ranks this ZIP code's water quality against every other analyzed ZIP in the country, based on EPA data. A = among the best, F = among the most troubled.

Is my tap water safe to drink?

Water systems regulated by the EPA must comply with Safe Drinking Water Act standards. However, if you're concerned about water quality, consider a water filter appropriate for your contaminants.

How often is the data updated?

We update our data quarterly with the latest EPA ECHO and Envirofacts data. Historical violations are tracked to identify patterns.

What filters do you recommend?

Filter recommendations are based on detected contaminants in your area. See our Filter Guide for detailed information about different filter types.