STORM LAKE, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) – The City of Storm Lake has released its annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2024. This report provides essential information about the quality of drinking water services, including details on water sources, treatment processes, and contaminant testing results.
The water is sourced from groundwater, specifically from the Cambrian-Ordovician, Dakota, and Buried Sand and Gravel aquifers. The report highlights that all tested contaminants are within safe limits, ensuring the drinking water poses no health risks. Key findings include low levels of halo acetic acids, lead, copper, chlorine, nitrite, barium, fluoride, sodium, manganese, and lithium, all of which are well below the maximum contaminant levels set by regulatory standards.
Mayor Mike Porsch emphasizes the importance of community involvement in maintaining water quality and encourages residents to review the report and stay informed. The City of Storm Lake is committed to continually improving the water treatment process and protecting water resources to ensure high-quality water for local homes and businesses.
For more detailed information, residents can view the full 2024 Water Quality Report online at www.stormlake.org or contact the Storm Lake Water Treatment Plant at 712-732-8000.