Water Quality in Des Moines, IA (50109)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50109.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 30 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are2 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 36% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,309
Population
30
Water Systems
2
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (30)
Des Moines Water Works
Ankeny, City Of
West Des Moines Water Works
Urbandale Water Utility
Waukee Water Supply
Granger Muni Water Supply
Polk Cons-El Beach Well
Polk Cons-Tm Campground Well
Polk Cons-Ch Pond Well
Polk Cons-Ch Longhouse Well
Polk Cons-Jp Campgrnd #4 Well
Polk Cons-El Shelter #3 Well
Polk Cons-El Shelter #4 Well
Polk Cons-Jp Boat Ramp Well
Polk Cons-Yb Well
Polk Cons-Tm Ranger Hdqrs Well
Polk Cons-Jp Campgrnd #2 Well
Lewis A. Jester County Park
Polk Cons-Jp Ranger Hq Well
Polk Cons-Jp Campground #1 Well
Marion Finestead Water System
Polk Cons-Jp Stables Barn Well
Lake Park
Polk Cons-Jp Animal Pen Well
Polk Cons-Jp Golf Course Well
Polk Co Cons-Jester Pk Stables
Polk Cons-El Ranger Hdqrs Well
Polk Co Cons-Yellow Banks Park
Mallys Weh-Weh-Neh-Kee Polk Co
Polk Cons-Jp Stables Residence
Contaminants Found
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Des Moines (50109) has more violations than 36% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 2, 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.