Tap Water Quality in Des Moines, IA
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Des Moines Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~215,000 | Source: Raccoon River and Des Moines River
Des Moines Water Works operates the world's largest nitrate removal facility, a testament to the severity of agricultural runoff contamination in Iowa's rivers. Intensive corn and soybean farming across the watershed sends massive amounts of nitrate and herbicide into the Raccoon River. The utility has considered legal action against upstream counties over fertilizer pollution.
Common water quality concerns in Des Moines
Nitrates
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Atrazine
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Disinfection byproducts
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Cyanotoxins from algal blooms
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What's in your Des Moines water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Des Moines water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Des Moines, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
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