Water Quality: Des Moines, WA
1 water system • 5,037 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Des Moines is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 5,037 people, and has 5 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 3 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Des Moines's violation count is 97% below the national average for Washington. Contaminants associated with violations include E. coli.
Contaminants Found
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Water Systems Serving Des Moines
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #54 | WA5339950 | Surface Water | 5,037 | 5 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.