Perry, IA 50220

1 water system • 7,836 residents

Poor water quality - filtration recommended

D

Score: 22/100

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

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

15

Contaminants Detected

194

Violations on Record

17

Health-Based Violations

0

Recent Violations

Grade Breakdown

Contaminant Count10 / 25
Violation History1 / 25
Contaminant Severity4 / 25
System Compliance0 / 15
Enforcement History0 / 10
Total Score22%

22 / 100 points

Recommended Water Filters

  • ✓Ultraviolet (UV) Purification
  • ✓Whole Home Carbon Filter System
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Perry vs IA & National Average

Detected Contaminants

15 contaminants detected across water systems serving this ZIP code

ContaminantCategory
NitriteAgricultural
Coliform (TCR)Microorganism
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneOther
1,2-DichloropropaneOther
DICHLOROMETHANEOther
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Radiological
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:
PERRY MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS
Population Served:
7,836
Systems With Violations:
1 of 1
Major Violations:
93
Enforcement Actions:
193

Nearby Areas

50039

Bouton • 3.4 mi away

B

50276

Woodward • 5.6 mi away

C

50066

Dawson • 7.3 mi away

D

50063

Dallas Center • 8.6 mi away

A

50109

Granger • 10.9 mi away

B

50261

Van Meter • 10.9 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.