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WEST BRANCH WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,509 people · Iowa

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
IA1694000
Violations
13

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.40 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.003 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

4

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About WEST BRANCH WATER WORKS

Is WEST BRANCH WATER WORKS water safe to drink?

WEST BRANCH WATER WORKS water receives a grade of B (76/100), which is considered good. Out of 2 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has WEST BRANCH WATER WORKS detected?

2 contaminants were tested in WEST BRANCH WATER WORKS's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does WEST BRANCH WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?

Yes, WEST BRANCH WATER WORKS has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR.

How many people does WEST BRANCH WATER WORKS serve?

WEST BRANCH WATER WORKS serves approximately 2,509 people, Iowa. The system provides water to 1 community: West Branch.

What type of water does WEST BRANCH WATER WORKS provide?

WEST BRANCH WATER WORKS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IA1694000.

How does WEST BRANCH WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in Iowa?

WEST BRANCH WATER WORKS scores 76/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Iowa state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

West Branch