EPA Database Report
Lime Springs, IA
CRESCO WATERWORKS · Serves 4K people · Groundwater
8
contaminants
detected
5
exceed
guidelines
Most concerning
Combined Radium
20×health limit
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Filtration Analysis
Viven
Multi-stage
Activated
Carbon filter
Reverse
Osmosis only
PFAS / Forever Chemicals
99.9%
Partial
Yes
Heavy Metals
99.9%
Limited
Yes
Radionuclides
99.9%
No
Yes
Minerals re-added
Yes
No
No
PFAS / Forever Chemicals
Viven
99.9%Carbon
PartialRO only
YesHeavy Metals
Viven
99.9%Carbon
LimitedRO only
YesRadionuclides
Viven
99.9%Carbon
NoRO only
YesMinerals re-added
Viven
YesCarbon
NoRO only
NoContaminants in your water that Viven removes
Reserve nowCombined RadiumTTHMLeadBromodichloromethaneChloroformFluorideCopperDi(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
Frequently asked
Lime Springs water quality questions
- Is tap water in Lime Springs, IA (ZIP 52155) safe to drink?
- Tap water for ZIP 52155, served by CRESCO WATERWORKS, has 5 contaminants detected above independent EWG health guidelines, including Combined Radium at 20× 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 Lime Springs, IA tap water?
- EPA monitoring data for ZIP 52155 shows 8 contaminants detected, including Combined Radium, TTHM, Lead, Bromodichloromethane, Chloroform, Fluoride. Each detected level is compared against both EPA legal limits and the stricter EWG health guidelines.
- Does Lime Springs, IA tap water have PFAS ("forever chemicals")?
- No PFAS were detected in the available testing (30 compounds tested) for ZIP 52155. 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 Lime Springs, 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.
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