Knierim Water Supply

Knierim, IA
IA1340001
People Served
53
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Calhoun County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • NI

    Nitrite

    Nitrite is a nitrogen compound from fertilizers and waste. It converts to nitrate in the body and can cause oxygen deficiency in infants, known as "blue baby syndrome".

    1.010 ppm
    EPA limit 1.000 ppm

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Combined Chlorine

Avg:2.100 ppm
Limit:-

Copper

Avg:0.510 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm

Lead

Avg:3.000 ppb
Limit:15.000 ppb

Nitrate

Avg:1.694 ppm
Limit:10.000 ppm