Water Quality in Des Moines, IA (50244)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50244.
Past Health-Based Violations
1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 4 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 53% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,729
Population
8
Water Systems
5
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)
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)
Slater Muni Water Dept
1 health-basedContaminants 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 (50244) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.