Public water system · IA7727031
ActiveDes Moines Water Works
Community water system in Polk County, Iowa, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
246,055
Service connections
94,000
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
Violations data landing soon.
EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for Des Moines Water Works are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Des Moines Water Works: frequently asked questions
Is Des Moines Water Works's water safe to drink?
Des Moines Water Works is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the IA state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Des Moines Water Works?
Des Moines Water Works (PWSID IA7727031) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IA state drinking water program.
How many people does Des Moines Water Works serve?
Des Moines Water Works reports serving 246,055 people through 94,000 service connections in Polk County, Iowa.
Where does Des Moines Water Works get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Polk County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland, City of | Polk | 193,297 | Community | Groundwater |
| Winter Haven Water Department | Polk | 87,537 | Community | Groundwater |
| Ankeny, City of | Polk | 76,207 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| West Des Moines Water Works | Polk | 73,959 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Northeast | Polk | 60,557 | Community | Groundwater |
| Urbandale Water Utility | Polk | 45,605 | Community | Purchased surface water |