Water Quality in WEST BEND, IA (50597)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50597.
15
Total Violations
12
Health-Based
3
Monitoring / Reporting
14
Resolved
What does this mean?
14 of 15 violations have been resolved. 12 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 3 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (15 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Nitrate | Health-Based | N/A | 16.95 | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Health-Based | N/A | 16.95 | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Health-Based | N/A | 16.95 | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Nitrate | Health-Based | N/A | 13 | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Health-Based | N/A | 13 | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Health-Based | N/A | 13 | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Health-Based | N/A | 13 | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(5)
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Nitrate
01
Nitrate
01
Nitrate
01
2024(1)
Lead and Copper Rule
66
How Does This Compare?
WEST BEND (50597) has 15 recorded violations, including 12 health-based. 1 remains unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
Reverse Osmosis System
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Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
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