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Updated 2026-09-16
Water system record · IA9778054

Sioux City Water Supply

Sioux City Water Supply serves 85,791 people from surface water. 31 results are on record. Three PFAS, PFHxS, PFOA and PFOS, are above their federal limits (2024 limits that water systems have until at least 2029 to meet); lithium sits above a screening level.

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Purity ScoreHow the 52 is builtIA9778054 · 85,791 served
52/100 · PoorConfidence: moderate
above a reference
4
detected, within reference or no limit
7
not detected
20
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)0
  • Metals & lead95
  • Disinfection by-products—Not monitored
  • Track record (violations)76

Subject scores out of 100. 3 of 4 subjects measured; disinfection pending a source.

Not in this score: Lithium. Listed in the findings, not graded by the Purity Score.

System-level record, not a test of your tap. How we score

Source
Surface Water
Serves 1 city area on record.
Population
85,791
as reported to EPA
Type
Community Water System
Iowa
Cities
1
Sioux City
Records
31 results
latest 2023
FindingsAll resultsComplianceWhat you can doProductsRecordsFAQ
What stands out

Three PFAS above the 2024 federal limit

Each bar is drawn in blocks of its own limit, so the length shows how far above it the result sits.

PFHxS

Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid

3.5× the limit

35ng/L

Each block = 10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)

EPA UCMR 5 · sampled 2023Evidence
PFOA

Perfluorooctanoic acid

1.5× the limit

6ng/L

Each block = 4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)

EPA UCMR 5 · sampled 2023Evidence
PFOS

Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid

1.1× the limit

4.3ng/L

Each block = 4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)

EPA UCMR 5 · sampled 2023Evidence

Coverage by group

31 results on record
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)
    3 above · 6 detected · 20 not detected
  • Metals & lead
    1 detected
  • Disinfection by-products
    Not monitored
  • Other
    1 above
  • Above a limit or reference
  • Detected
  • Not detected
  • Not monitored
Every detected result

11 detected results, by distance from their limit

  • Li
    LithiumEPA UCMR 5 · 2023
    10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)
    240µg/L
    Above screening
  • PFHxS
    Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)EPA UCMR 5 · 2023
    10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)
    35ng/L
    Above limit
  • PFOA
    Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)EPA UCMR 5 · 2023
    4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)
    6ng/L
    Above limit
  • PFOS
    Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)EPA UCMR 5 · 2023
    4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)
    4.3ng/L
    Above limit
  • Pb
    Lead (90th percentile)EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule) · 2023
    15 µg/L federal action level
    2µg/L
    Within reference
  • PFBS
    Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)EPA UCMR 5 · 2023
    2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)
    21ng/L
    Within reference
  • PFHxA
    Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)EPA UCMR 5 · 2023
    400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)
    33ng/L
    Within reference
  • PFBA
    Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)EPA UCMR 5 · 2023
    No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
    9.2ng/L
    Detected · no limit
  • PFHpA
    Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)EPA UCMR 5 · 2023
    No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
    4.8ng/L
    Detected · no limit
  • PFPeS
    Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)EPA UCMR 5 · 2023
    No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
    14ng/L
    Detected · no limit
  • PFPeA
    Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)EPA UCMR 5 · 2023
    No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
    22ng/L
    Detected · no limit
20 other contaminants tested, none detected
  • 11Cl-PF3OUdS
  • 4:2 FTS
  • 6:2 FTS
  • 8:2 FTS
  • 9Cl-PF3ONS
  • ADONA
  • HFPO-DA (GenX)
  • NEtFOSAA
  • NFDHA
  • NMeFOSAA
  • PFDA
  • PFDoA
  • PFEESA
  • PFHpS
  • PFMBA
  • PFMPA
  • PFNA
  • PFTA
  • PFTrDA
  • PFUnA

Compliance and coverage

Lead service lines

25,645service lines inventoried

  • Lead4,271
  • Galvanized, to replace0
  • Material unknown2,587
  • Not lead18,787

From the utility's inventory reported to EPA (2026Q2). Look up your address with the utility.

Compliance

3health-based violations in the last 10 years

From EPA SDWIS. Counted once per contaminant per year, as in the Track record score.

Not in this recordDisinfection by-products weren't monitored in this dataset

No result is not a pass. Your utility's annual water quality report may list them, and a certified lab test covers your own tap.

A federal limit (an MCL or action level) is an enforceable legal cap; a health goal is often stricter. Meeting the limit is a compliance fact, not a health clearance, and PurityMap publishes no overall compliance verdict.

What you can do

Test first, then treat what was found

  1. 01 · TestTest your own tap

    Plumbing inside a home can add lead that the system record can't show. A tap test tells you what reaches your glass.

    Certified lab
    How to test your tap →
  2. 02 · Treat PFASReverse osmosis, or carbon certified for PFAS

    PFHxS 35 ng/L, above the 10 ng/L limit (+8 more PFAS detected)

    NSF/ANSI 58 or 53, with PFHxS/PFOA/PFOS/PFBS/PFHxA/PFBA/PFHpA/PFPeA/PFPeS named on the listing
    Treatment for PFAS →
  3. 03 · LeadLead-certified carbon filter, or reverse osmosis

    lead 2 µg/L, below the 15 µg/L action level

    NSF/ANSI 53 (lead)
    Treatment for Lead →

Understand water treatment technologies →

Understand:PFAS in Sioux CityLead in Sioux City

Test your own tap

Screening tells you if something is worth a closer look; a lab result is the number you can act on.

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  • Screening: quick check, not lab-grade

    Safe Home DIY Lead in Drinking Water Combo Test Kit

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    Lead, read as one of three ranges: 0–4, 5–15 or 15+ ppb

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  • Lab-certified results

    ETR Labs Basic Water Quality Test Kit

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    50+ substances, including lead, copper, arsenic, nitrate, hardness and coliform bacteria

    • Analyzed by Environmental Testing and Research Laboratories (ETR Labs), Leominster, MA · ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ANAB certificate AT-2638
    • Turnaround: 2–4 business days after the lab receives it

    What it can't tell you: It does not test PFAS, and not every result on the panel falls under the lab's accredited scope.

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Commercial

Certified for a concern found here

Each card names which of this system’s findings its current certification covers, and which it doesn’t.

As an Amazon Associate, PurityMap earns from qualifying purchases. A product appears here only when a current certification record covers at least one identified concern; every concern stays listed. The retail offer is looked up afterwards and never changes which products appear or their order. Affiliate disclosure.

Under-Sink Filter

Aquasana Claryum 3-Stage Max Flow Under-Sink Filter (AQ-6300M)

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • ✓PFOS: eligible, evidence match
  • ✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: PFHxS, Lithium, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) and 5 more
Not suitable for (5)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
  • Anyone who can't plumb, drill or hire an installer
  • Renters who can't modify plumbing
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Countertop System

Aquasana Clean Water Machine Countertop Filter (AQ-CWM2)

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • ✓PFOS: eligible, evidence match
  • ✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: PFHxS, Lithium, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) and 5 more
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
See all 9 products certified for a concern in this system →
Countertop System

AquaTru Classic Countertop Reverse-Osmosis Purifier (AT2000)

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • ✓PFOS: eligible, evidence match
  • ✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: PFHxS, Lithium, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) and 5 more
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Under-Sink Filter

Under-Sink Reverse-Osmosis System

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • ✓PFOS: eligible, evidence match
  • ✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: PFHxS, Lithium, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) and 5 more
Not suitable for (5)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
  • Anyone who can't plumb, drill or hire an installer
  • Renters who can't modify plumbing
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Under-Sink Filter

Waterdrop G3P600 Tankless Reverse-Osmosis System

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • ✓PFOS: eligible, evidence match
  • ✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: PFHxS, Lithium, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) and 5 more
Not suitable for (5)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
  • Anyone who can't plumb, drill or hire an installer
  • Renters who can't modify plumbing
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Refrigerator Filter

Whirlpool Filter 3 Refrigerator Water Filter (WHR3RXD1)

  • ✓PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • ✓PFOS: eligible, evidence match
  • ✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: PFHxS, Lithium, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) and 5 more
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Water Pitcher

Culligan ZeroWater 10-Cup Pitcher (ZEROP10)

  • ✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: PFHxS, PFOA, PFOS and 7 more
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Faucet Attachment

Faucet-Mount Filter

  • ✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: PFHxS, PFOA, PFOS and 7 more
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Under-Sink Filter

Under-Sink Carbon Block Filter

  • ✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • –Not established: PFHxS, PFOA, PFOS and 7 more
Not suitable for (4)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
  • Anyone who can't plumb, drill or hire an installer
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Questions

Frequently asked questions

Who does SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY serve?

SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY (PWS ID IA9778054) is a public water system serving 85,791 people in Sioux City, Iowa.

Where does SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY get its water?

SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY is on record as drawing from surface water. The source shapes which contaminants matter most for this system.

What does SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY's monitoring record show?

PurityMap's record for SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY holds 31 findings: 4 above a reference, 3 detected within the reference, 4 detected with no limit and 20 not detected, from 31 evidence records. Every finding links to its source; a substance that was never monitored is shown as pending, not as a pass.

Is SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY's water safe to drink?

PurityMap does not issue a safety verdict. It publishes SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY's measured results against each contaminant's benchmark so you can read them in context. Safety depends on the specific finding, your plumbing, and how the water reaches your tap.

How current is this SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY data?

The latest published record for SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY is dated 2026-09-16. Utilities report on regulatory cycles, so results reflect the monitoring period rather than a live reading.

Does this assessment represent my home's tap water?

No. It is assessed at the water-system level from SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY's own monitoring. It does not cover the service line to your building or the plumbing inside it, which can add lead and other metals after the water leaves the system. A tap test is the way to know what reaches your glass.

What contaminants were detected in SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY?

Lithium, Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), Lead (90th percentile), Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA), Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA), Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA) were detected in this record. Each finding shows its measured value, its reference and its source on this page.

What should I do if I'm concerned about PFAS in SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY's water?

Start with what the record shows: the PFAS findings above list each measured value against its reference. This record cannot show your home's plumbing, so a tap test tells you what reaches your glass. If you decide to treat your water, look for a filter whose certification covers the specific PFAS compounds in your record; the section "Certified for a concern found here" lists only products with a current certification record for these concerns.

What should I do if I'm concerned about lead in SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY's water?

Start with what the record shows: the lead findings above list each measured value against its reference. This record cannot show your home's plumbing, so a tap test tells you what reaches your glass. If you decide to treat your water, look for a filter whose certification covers the specific contaminant in your record; the section "Certified for a concern found here" lists only products with a current certification record for these concerns.

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Cities served by this system
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As listed for this system in EPA's records. Your water bill names your supplier.

Sources and dataAll 31 records and their sourcesEPA UCMR 5 · EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule)+
SubstanceResultReferenceSampledStatusEvidence
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Not detected—
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Not detected—
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Not detected—
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)< 5 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Not detected—
N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Not detected—
Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)< 20 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Not detected—
N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)< 6 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Not detected—
Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)9.2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Detected, no limitView evidence
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)21 ng/L2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Below limitView evidence
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Not detected—
Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Not detected—
Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)4.8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Detected, no limitView evidence
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Not detected—
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)33 ng/L400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Below limitView evidence
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)35 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Above guidelineView evidence
Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Not detected—
Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Not detected—
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)< 4 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Not detected—
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)6 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Above guidelineView evidence
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)4.3 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Above guidelineView evidence
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)22 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Detected, no limitView evidence
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)14 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Detected, no limitView evidence
Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)< 8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Not detected—
Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)< 7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Not detected—
Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Not detected—
Lithium240 µg/L10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)2023-10-16 to 2024-07-15Above guidelineView evidence
Lead (90th percentile)2 µg/L15 µg/L federal action level2023–2025 monitoring periodBelow limitView evidence
  • UCMR5 Analytical Results

    UCMR5 Analytical Results: SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY (IA9778054)

    US EPA

    Published
    2026-01-15
    Newest sample
    2024-07-15
    Findings here
    30

    View source ↗Source record

  • State SDWIS Compliance Record

    Lead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile: SIOUX CITY WATER SUPPLY (IA9778054)

    US EPA SDWIS

    Published
    2026-07-09
    Newest sample
    2025
    Findings here
    1

    View source ↗Source record

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