Water Quality in Des Moines, IA (50243)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50243.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 9 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.
361
Population
9
Water Systems
3
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)
Des Moines Water Works
Ankeny, City Of
West Des Moines Water Works
Ames Water Treatment Plant
All resolvedUrbandale Water Utility
Isu
All resolvedIa Regional Utilities Assoc (Waverly)
Sheldahl Water Supply
All resolvedElkader Implement Co. Inc.
Contaminants Found
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Des Moines (50243) 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.