WATERThe City of Tipton'S water system includes two municipal wells and an iron removal water treatment plant built in 2002. Over 250,000 gallons per day are treated through the municipal system. The plant removes iron, treats with fluoride, and overall maintains a very high standard for water safety.
Tipton maintains over 24 miles of water main ranging from 4-inch to 12-inch in diameter. The current elevated storage capacity is 500,000 gallons.
Tipton's wastewater plant experience a seven-million-dollarupgrade in 2021. It became a Sequencing Activated Growth Reactor Plant (SAGR), with a daily capacity of more than one-million gallons. This updgrade nearly eliminated Ammonia from the effluent and does an excellent job of meeting DNR and EPA requirements. The water dischargeing from the SAGR plant is fully disinfected and crystal clear.Tipton's sanitary sewer system has over 19 miles of sewer pipe. Multiple projects in recents years have brought improvements to the system in various parts of town.Guide to what you can flush or put down the drain.
Contact UsBrian BrennanWater, Wastewater Superintendent Phone:(Office) 563-886-3953Email bbrennan@tiptoniowa.org Mailing Address:407 Lynn StreetTipton, IA 52772 Office Address:302 Lynn StTipton, IA 52772 HoursMonday through Friday7:30 am – 4:00 pm