West Branch Water Works
EPA ID: IA1694000 · 2,509 people served · 1 ZIP code
From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, West Branch Water Works has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 2,509 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for West Branch Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The West Branch Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $81,250 and an estimated 3,752 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
West Branch Water Works's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
About 2% of homes in Cedar County, Iowa rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
West Branch Water Works (EPA ID: IA1694000) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 2,509 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 52358 in West Branch.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 52358 — West Branch
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for West Branch Water Works (IA1694000) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Branch Water Works water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, West Branch Water Works has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does West Branch Water Works serve?
West Branch Water Works serves approximately 2,509 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.
Where does West Branch Water Works get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.