Pollution Report: 50009
ALTOONA, Iowa
Livability Safety Score60/100— Moderate
Overall Rating
Moderate
Toxic Facilities
5
Water Violations
15
Air Score
52/100
Safety Signal Breakdown
Lower scores = safer (1-100 scale)
Toxic Facilities
42Water Quality
86Air Quality
52Overall Livability Safety Score60/100
What This Score Means
Zip code 50009 has moderate environmental exposure. Some concerns exist — water quality issues, air quality concerns, but the area is not among the most impacted nationally.
Tap Water Quality
Water Quality
86/100Total Violations
15
Health-Based
3
Contaminants detected:
Code 1032Trichloroethylene (TCE)TTHMRadium-226Gross Alpha
Protect Your Household
Based on the environmental data for 50009, here are recommended steps:
Water Filter
A reverse osmosis system removes most contaminants
Air Purifier
HEPA + activated carbon for indoor air quality
Home Test Kit
Test your water and soil for specific contaminants
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