What was found in ZIP 50226
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 8500 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 55.5 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1012.5 µg/L — POLK CITY WATER SUPPLY · 6,533 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 849.5 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 1000 µg/L — POLK CITY WATER SUPPLY · 6,533 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 156 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: POLK CITY WATER SUPPLY · 6,533 people · 2013 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 82.3 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 52.575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 56.395 µg/L — XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 21.9 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 30.19 µg/L — XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2023 | 4/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20.275 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 20.48 µg/L — XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11.725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 17.63 µg/L — XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 17.5 µg/L — XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 12.65 µg/L — XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 11.055 µg/L — XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 9.8 pCi/L 65% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 6.133 µg/L — XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 6.1 µg/L — POLK CITY WATER SUPPLY · 6,533 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 6.068 µg/L — XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 5 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.85 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2.453 µg/L — XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.2 pCi/L 44% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.9 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 1.9 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 1.19 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.9800 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.5000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.2750 µg/L 9.2% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DES MOINES WATER WORKS · 246,055 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0014 mg/L — XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) · 12,860 people · 2023 | 4/4 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 50226
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| DES MOINES WATER WORKS | IA | 246,055 |
| XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) | IA | 12,860 |
| POLK CITY WATER SUPPLY | IA | 6,533 |
| XENIA RWD (BOONE) | IA | 4,975 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 50226 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 50226 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 50226. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 50226?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 50226. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 50226's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.