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Is there lead in Des Moines's tap water?

NO LEADfound in Des Moines Water Works's water at the latest test, from 2022 to 2024

Too little lead to measure

Water companies that supply Des Moines

8 public water companies list Des Moines as a place they supply. The biggest is Des Moines Water Works, with about 246,055 people. The highest latest result among Des Moines's water companies is 5 parts per billion, at Stover Heights Mhc. None of the 7 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 6 found too little lead to measure. Small ones like Ciww (Dmww) supply just their own grounds or street; most of Des Moines gets its water from Des Moines Water Works. 1 has no lead test results on file. 4 are small systems serving fewer than 500 people each, such as a mobile home park, a subdivision or a business with its own well. Your water bill names yours.

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