CITY REPORT
IA
West Des Moines, IA Water Quality Report
1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated 2026-03-16
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-03-16
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ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems
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ZIPs with Violations
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in West Des Moines, Iowa, covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 68,723 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in West Des Moines — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Water Sources
West Des Moines water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for West Des Moines
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50265 | — | WEST DES MOINES WATER WORKS | 68,723 |
All ZIP Codes in West Des Moines
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.