What was found in Belle Plaine's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 7500 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BELLE PLAINE WATER DEPT · 2,380 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 934 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BELLE PLAINE WATER DEPT · 2,380 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 900 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BELLE PLAINE WATER DEPT · 2,380 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 76.555 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BELLE PLAINE WATER DEPT · 2,380 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 28 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BELLE PLAINE WATER DEPT · 2,380 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 16.53 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BELLE PLAINE WATER DEPT · 2,380 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 14.63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLE PLAINE WATER DEPT · 2,380 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11.91 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BELLE PLAINE WATER DEPT · 2,380 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 11.315 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLE PLAINE WATER DEPT · 2,380 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.145 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLE PLAINE WATER DEPT · 2,380 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.285 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLE PLAINE WATER DEPT · 2,380 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.6195 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLE PLAINE WATER DEPT · 2,380 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.885 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: BELLE PLAINE WATER DEPT · 2,380 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.859 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLE PLAINE WATER DEPT · 2,380 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.6595 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLE PLAINE WATER DEPT · 2,380 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLE PLAINE WATER DEPT · 2,380 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0098 mg/L 65% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BELLE PLAINE WATER DEPT · 2,380 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Belle Plaine
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BELLE PLAINE WATER DEPT | 2,380 |
Frequently asked questions about Belle Plaine tap water
Is Belle Plaine tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Belle Plaine. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Belle Plaine?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Belle Plaine, Iowa to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Belle Plaine's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Belle Plaine include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.