Water Quality in Des Moines, IA (50111)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50111.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 11 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.
16,865
Population
11
Water Systems
2
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
Loading map...
Water Systems Serving This Area (11)
Des Moines Water Works
Ankeny, City Of
West Des Moines Water Works
Urbandale Water Utility
Waukee Water Supply
Grimes Water Supply
Grimes United Methodist Church
Cutty'S Des Moines Camping
Grimes Mhp Mhc
Elmerodo Estates Water Association
Ciww (Grimes)
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 (50111) 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.