Metals · 2024
Zinc in City of Robins, IA tap water
City of Robins, IA's 2024 report shows Zinc detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Reported level 2023 Annual Average | 5.2 | None set |
Reported level 2024 Annual Average | 9.8 | None set |
Reported level 2022 Annual Average | 3.8 | None set |
Reported level 2020 Annual Average | 0.9 | None set |
Reported level 2021 Annual Average | 3.2 | None set |
Verbatim from City of Robins, IA's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Zinc
A naturally occurring metal that can also enter water from corroding pipes.
Regulated only as a secondary (cosmetic) standard; high levels cause a metallic taste.
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People also ask
+Is there Zinc in City of Robins, IA tap water?
Yes — City of Robins, IA's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report lists Zinc at 9.8. City of Robins, IA's 2024 report shows Zinc detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Zinc in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Zinc. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Zinc?
A naturally occurring metal that can also enter water from corroding pipes. Regulated only as a secondary (cosmetic) standard; high levels cause a metallic taste.
+Where does this Zinc measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Zinc entry from the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report published by the City of Robins, IA water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/ia/robins/2024/source.