Water Quality in West Bend, IA (50597)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50597.
Active Health Violations
2 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 48% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,341
Population
4
Water Systems
4
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (4)
West Bend Water Department
Apostolic Christian Church
2 health-basedRodman Water System
Dorweller Park
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
West Bend (50597) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.