EPA Database Report

Schleswig, IA

DENISON WATER SUPPLY · Serves 9K people · Groundwater

20

contaminants
detected

12

exceed
guidelines

Most concerning

TTHM

256×health limit

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All Contaminants

20

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Critical findings — every contaminant in your water that exceeds the EWG health limit by 10× or more. Start here.

Filtration Analysis

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

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99.9%

Carbon

Partial

RO only

Yes

Heavy Metals

Viven

99.9%

Carbon

Limited

RO only

Yes

Radionuclides

Viven

99.9%

Carbon

No

RO only

Yes

Minerals re-added

Viven

Yes

Carbon

No

RO only

No

Contaminants in your water that Viven removes

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TTHMTOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5)Bromodichloromethanechromium-6Dibromoacetic acidDibromochloromethaneChloroformDichloroacetic acidLeadTrichloroacetic acidBromoformNitratestrontiumchloratemolybdenumvanadiumFluorideBariumCopperMonochloroacetic acid

Frequently asked

Schleswig water quality questions

Is tap water in Schleswig, IA (ZIP 51461) safe to drink?
Tap water for ZIP 51461, served by DENISON WATER SUPPLY, has 12 contaminants detected above independent EWG health guidelines, including TTHM at 256× the guideline. Meeting EPA legal limits does not necessarily mean water is safe — federal legal limits are often far higher than the latest health-based guidelines.
What contaminants are in Schleswig, IA tap water?
EPA monitoring data for ZIP 51461 shows 20 contaminants detected, including TTHM, TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane, Chromium-6, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dibromochloromethane. Each detected level is compared against both EPA legal limits and the stricter EWG health guidelines.
Does Schleswig, IA tap water have PFAS ("forever chemicals")?
No PFAS were detected in the available testing (30 compounds tested) for ZIP 51461. PFAS testing coverage varies by water system, so absence in the data does not guarantee none are present.
How can I remove these contaminants from my drinking water?
A multi-stage filtration system that combines activated carbon, reverse osmosis, and remineralization removes PFAS, heavy metals, and disinfection byproducts while restoring beneficial minerals. The Viven faucet is engineered to remove 99.9% of the contaminants found in tap water.
Where does this Schleswig, IA water quality data come from?
This report is built from U.S. EPA data: the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 3/4/5), the Six-Year Review (SYR4), the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR), and SDWIS violation records. Detected levels are compared against EPA legal limits and Environmental Working Group (EWG) health guidelines. Data last updated 2026-05-01.

Viven removes 99.9% of what's in your water.

TTHMTOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5)Bromodichloromethanechromium-6Dibromoacetic acidDibromochloromethaneChloroformDichloroacetic acidLeadTrichloroacetic acidBromoformNitrate

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