West Bend Water Quality

Wisconsin

Health Violations

The tap water in West Bend, Wisconsin is served by 5 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 32,624 people. 4 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

5
Water Systems
32,624
Population Served
4
Total Violations
4
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in West Bend, Wisconsin is delivered through 5 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 32,624 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for West Bend shows 4 total violations across all 5 systems, of which 4 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5200, 0700, 5000. 8 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Wisconsin drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
WEST BEND WATERWORKS 31,752 1 Health
CEDAR LAKE HOME 5 330 1 Health
CEDAR LAKE HOME 9 206 1 Health
COTTAGES AT CEDAR RUN 183 1 Health
JAMESTOWN EAST CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION 153 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
5200 2024-10-17
0700 2020-01-01
0700 2020-01-01
5000 2002-07-01

TRI Facilities in West Bend

Facility Total Releases
Regal Ware West Bend 757.0K lbs
Serigraph Inc 47.0K lbs
Hawk Research Laboratories LLC 17.5K lbs
Barton Solvents Inc. West Bend 3.1K lbs
Schreiber Foods 2.5K lbs
Metalcraft of Mayville 998 lbs
Federal Tool & Engineering 96 lbs
Ft Manufacturing Corp 16 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Bend, Wisconsin water safe to drink?
West Bend is served by 5 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 32,624 people. 4 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does West Bend have?
West Bend water systems have a total of 4 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 4 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in West Bend water?
Health-based violations for West Bend water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 0700, 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve West Bend?
5 EPA-regulated community water systems serve West Bend, Wisconsin, collectively covering approximately 32,624 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does West Bend get its drinking water?
West Bend's water supply comes from 5 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near West Bend?
Yes, 8 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in West Bend, Wisconsin, reporting a combined 828.2K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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