Water Quality in Council Bluffs, IA (51535)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 51535.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 5 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 57% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

1,697

Population

8

Water Systems

6

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Council Bluffs Water Works

Surface water 64,447 people served
0 violations

Griswold Water Supply

All resolved
Groundwater 1,008 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mobil Inn

Groundwater 225 people served
0 violations

Nishna Valley Rec Club(Inactive)

Groundwater 175 people served
0 violations

Creighton University Retreat Center

1 health-based
Groundwater 89 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Cocklin Fish Farm

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

Vermeer (Griswold)

Groundwater 52 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Griswold Golf And Country Club

Groundwater 43 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Council Bluffs (51535) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.

Fewer violations 57th percentile More violations

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.

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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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