Water Quality in Des Moines, IA (50327)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 50327.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 7 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are18 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 77% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
13,177
Population
7
Water Systems
18
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)
Des Moines Water Works
Ankeny, City Of
West Des Moines Water Works
Urbandale Water Utility
Pleasant Hill Water Department
Pleasant Valley Manufactured Home Comm
Toad Valley Golf Course
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Des Moines (50327) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18, 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.