ZIP 52601 · Iowa
Burlington, IA
Low Level4 compounds detected
Trace detections — well below EPA limits
Plain English
01What this means for you
Very low PFAS concentrations were detected — well below the EPA's Maximum Contaminant Level. For most healthy adults, this represents a minimal incremental risk from drinking water. The most proportionate response is to note the result and check your utility's Consumer Confidence Report again next year. If you have specific health concerns or vulnerable household members, speaking with your doctor and optionally installing a certified point-of-use filter is a reasonable step.
02RATHBUN REG WATER ASSN (FT MADISON)
Low LevelPWSID · IA0400901
PFAS test results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 16000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 12.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
03RATHBUN REG WTR ASSN (BURLINGTON)
Low LevelPWSID · IA0400902
PFAS test results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 9200.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 32.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 13.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
04BURLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS
Low LevelPWSID · IA2909053
PFAS test results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 14000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 18.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 6.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 52601 is served by 3 separate water utilities. Results above show data for each system independently.
Source & Methodology
About this data
Values shown are the highest single-sample concentration measured at entry points to the distribution system. Results reflect water quality at the treatment plant — aging pipes, building plumbing, and on-site storage can affect what actually reaches your tap. "Not detected" means below the MRL, not literally zero.
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