Water Quality in WEST LIBERTY, IA (52776)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 52776.

133

Total Violations

Health-Based

133

Monitoring / Reporting

112

Resolved

What does this mean?

112 of 133 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 133 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.

Water systems: 10 Population served: 5,851

Violations Detail (133 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 13, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 13, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 13, 2025	Active	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 24, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 24, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 24, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 25, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 25, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 25, 2024	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 25, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 25, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 25, 2024	Active	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 2, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 2, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 2, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 2, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 19, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 19, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 19, 2024	Active	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 21, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 21, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 21, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 21, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 21, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 21, 2024	Active	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 23, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 23, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 23, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 23, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 24, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 24, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 24, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 24, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 24, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 24, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 24, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 24, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 22, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 22, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 22, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 22, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 24, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 24, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 24, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 24, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 21, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 21, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 21, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 21, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 23, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 23, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 23, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 23, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	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)

Nitrate

Jul 31Resolved

Nitrate

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

Mar 13Active

Public Notice

Mar 13Active

Public Notice

Mar 13Active

2024(35)

Nitrate

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

Jun 24Active

Public Notice

Jun 24Active

Public Notice

Jun 24Active

Public Notice

May 25Active

Public Notice

May 25Active

Public Notice

May 25Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

Mar 25Active

Public Notice

Mar 25Active

Public Notice

Mar 25Active

Groundwater Rule

Mar 2Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Mar 2Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Mar 2Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Mar 2Resolved

Public Notice

Feb 19Active

Public Notice

Feb 19Active

Public Notice

Feb 19Active

Nitrate

Jan 31Resolved

Nitrate

Jan 31Resolved

Nitrate

Jan 31Resolved

Public Notice

Jan 21Active

Public Notice

Jan 21Active

Public Notice

Jan 21Active

Public Notice

Jan 21Active

Public Notice

Jan 21Active

Public Notice

Jan 21Active

2022(56)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 24Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 24Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 24Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 24Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 24Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 24Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 24Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 24Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Public Notice

Aug 22Resolved

Public Notice

Aug 22Resolved

Public Notice

Aug 22Resolved

Public Notice

Aug 22Resolved

Public Notice

Jul 24Resolved

Public Notice

Jul 24Resolved

Public Notice

Jul 24Resolved

Public Notice

Jul 24Resolved

Public Notice

Jul 21Resolved

Public Notice

Jul 21Resolved

Public Notice

Jul 21Resolved

Public Notice

Jul 21Resolved

Nitrate

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

Apr 23Resolved

Public Notice

Apr 23Resolved

Public Notice

Apr 23Resolved

Public Notice

Apr 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

How Does This Compare?

WEST LIBERTY (52776) has 133 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 21 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.

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

Water Quality in WEST LIBERTY, IA (52776)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (133 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(5)

2024(35)

2023(19)

2022(56)

2021(18)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

UV Water Purifier

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