Water Quality in Des Moines, IA (50321)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50321.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 17 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There is1 monitoring/reporting violation (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 29% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
7,900
Population
17
Water Systems
1
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (17)
Des Moines Water Works
Ankeny, City Of
West Des Moines Water Works
Urbandale Water Utility
Southeast Polk Rwd
Greenfield Plaza Benefited Wtr District
Walnut Woods State Park-Lodge
Runnells Water Supply
Cumming Water Treatment Plant
Dmww-Greenbrier Estates
Walnut Woods State Park - South Picnic A
Ciww (Dmww)
Bass Cove Lodge
All resolvedWalnut Woods State Park - North Sand Poi
Des Moines Water Works - Maffitt
Walnut Woods State Park-Campground
Margo Frankel State Park
Contaminants Found
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Des Moines (50321) has more violations than 29% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 1, 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.