Water Quality in West Des Moines, IA (50039)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50039.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 12 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are3 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 43% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
344
Population
12
Water Systems
3
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)
West Des Moines Water Works
Waukee Water Supply
Xenia Rwd (Des Moines)
Xenia Rwd (North)
Xenia Rwd (Boone)
Xenia Rwd (Woodward)
All resolvedXenia Rwd (Madrid)
Xenia Rwd (Ames)
Xenia Rwd (Lake Mills)
Minburn Waterworks
Coats Subdivision Water Supply
Xenia Rwd (Panora)
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
West Des Moines (50039) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.