Water Quality in LAPORTE CITY, IA (50651)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50651.
14
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
14
Monitoring / Reporting
11
Resolved
What does this mean?
11 of 14 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 14 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 (14 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 23, 2022 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 23, 2022 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 23, 2022 | Active | N/A |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2022(14)
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
03
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
03
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
03
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
03
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
How Does This Compare?
LAPORTE CITY (50651) has 14 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 3 remain 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.
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.