Water Quality in Council Bluffs, IA (51555)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 51555.
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 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,952
Population
28
Water Systems
30
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (28)
Council Bluffs Water Works
Missouri Valley Water Supply
Desoto Bend South Beach Well
Desoto Natl Wildlife Refuge-Visitor Ctr
All resolvedLogan-Missouri Valley Cntry Cl
Wilson Island State Access
Hitchcock House
2 health-basedOehler Bros. Rest
Sunnyside Village Mhp Llc
William'S Store & Gas Station
Desoto Bend Mini Mart
Upper Melody Oaks Water Association
Valley View Water Association
All resolvedWilson Island State Rec Area
All resolvedDew Drop Inn
Melody Oaks Subdivision
Missourivalley Farm Agricultur
Bob Anderson Sales & Service
Desoto Bend Wildlife Refuge-Visitors Cen
De Soto Bend Bait, Tackle And Campground
J M Hoffmann Midlands Skelly
Wilson Isl.Rec.Area-Manager Res.
Roberts Apartments
Wilson Island Rec. Area-Camp #3 Non-Mode
Sheltons Mobile Home Park
Wilson Isl.Rec.Area-Office
Dairy Den West
Desoto Bend Wildlife Refuge
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Council Bluffs (51555) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 30.
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.