Huxley, IA (50124): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems
EPA data combined for 4 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Xenia Rwd (boone))
Health-based violation records by water system:
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 50124 in Huxley, IA contain 3 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 health-based violation and 2 non-health-based (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0006 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
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Your Water System
ZIP code 50124 in Huxley, Iowa is mapped to the water system Xenia Rwd (boone) (EPA ID: IA0844006). This system provides water to approximately 4,975 people from surface water sources.
There are 4 community water systems serving this area.
Lead & Copper in Your Water
The EPA requires water systems to monitor lead and copper levels under the Lead and Copper Rule.
| Metal | Measured Level | EPA Action Level | Status | Sample Date or Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | Action-level exceedance on record | 1.3 mg/L | Exceeds action level | Not present in ZipCheckup accepted source data |
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xenia Rwd (boone) | IA0844006 | 4,975 | Surface water |
| Huxley Waterworks Department | IA8538066 | 4,244 | Groundwater |
| Slater Muni Water Department | IA8580057 | 1,548 | Surface water |
| Des Moines Water Works | IA7727031 | 246,055 | Surface water |
Other Water Quality Reports in Iowa
- 50001 (Ackworth) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50002 (Adair)
- 50003 (Adel) - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50005 (Albion)
- 50006 (Alden)
- 50007 (Alleman)
- 50008 (Allerton)
- 50009 (Altoona) - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50010 (Ames) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50011 (Ames)
- 50012 (Ames) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50013 (Ames) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50014 (Ames) - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50020 (Anita)
- 50021 (Ankeny)
- 50022 (Atlantic)
- 50023 (Ankeny)
- 50025 (Audubon)
- 50026 (Bagley)
- 50027 (Barnes City)
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 50046 (Cambridge) - 4 mi
- 50244 (Slater) - 4 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50134 (Kelley) - 5 mi - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50243 (Sheldahl) - 6 mi
- 50007 (Alleman) - 6 mi
- 50073 (Elkhart) - 9 mi
- 50013 (Ames) - 9 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50012 (Ames) - 9 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50010 (Ames) - 10 mi - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50161 (Maxwell) - 10 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Xenia Rwd (boone) (IA0844006) on EPA.gov.
5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 50124 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) MODERATE
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 50124 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 3 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 50124 (primary system: Xenia Rwd (boone)), including 1 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 50124's water come from?
The recorded water source for Xenia Rwd (boone), a system mapped to ZIP code 50124, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 4,975 people.
How can I get my water tested in Huxley?
If Xenia Rwd (boone) supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
Is lead a concern in 50124 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 50124 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0006 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.
What is the radon risk for 50124?
50124 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Story County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Huxley, IA (50124): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/50124/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 50124
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50046 | Cambridge, IA | 3.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 50244 | Slater, IA | 4.4 mi | N/A | 3 |
| 50134 | Kelley, IA | 4.7 mi | N/A | 4 |
| 50243 | Sheldahl, IA | 5.7 mi | C | 0 |
| 50007 | Alleman, IA | 5.8 mi | C | 0 |
| 50073 | Elkhart, IA | 8.5 mi | C | 0 |
| 50013 | Ames, IA | 8.8 mi | N/A | 2 |
| 50012 | Ames, IA | 8.9 mi | N/A | 2 |
| 50010 | Ames, IA | 9.6 mi | N/A | 4 |
| 50161 | Maxwell, IA | 10.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
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