Water Quality in Des Moines, IA (50265)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50265.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 14 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are9 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 65% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
33,488
Population
14
Water Systems
9
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)
Des Moines Water Works
Ankeny, City Of
West Des Moines Water Works
Urbandale Water Utility
Stardust Estates Mhp
Meadow Lake Campgrounds
Johnnie'S Vets Club, Inc.
Briggs Printing
Camp Heritage
All resolvedBig G Court
Microsoft Data Center
Elkhorn Ranch C/O Ron H Scott
Ciww (Wdmww)
Egan Crest
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Des Moines (50265) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9, 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.