ZipCheckup grade for 50327: C.
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Pleasant Hill, IA (50327): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 65/100
EPA data combined for 4 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Des Moines Water Works)
Health-based violation records by water system:
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 50327 in Pleasant Hill, IA contain 3 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 health-based violation and 2 non-health-based (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
- Flood 16 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 65/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
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Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL
Your Water System
ZIP code 50327 in Pleasant Hill, Iowa is mapped to the water system Des Moines Water Works (EPA ID: IA7727031). This system provides water to approximately 246,055 people from surface water sources.
There are 4 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Water Works | IA7727031 | 246,055 | Surface water |
| Southeast Polk Rwd | IA7774701 | 7,565 | Surface water |
| Altoona Water Supply | IA7707030 | 19,565 | Groundwater |
| Pleasant Valley Le Llc | IA7767601 | 350 | Surface water |
Other Water Quality Reports in Iowa
- 50001 (Ackworth) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50002 (Adair)
- 50003 (Adel) - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50005 (Albion)
- 50006 (Alden)
- 50007 (Alleman)
- 50008 (Allerton)
- 50009 (Altoona) - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50010 (Ames) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50011 (Ames)
- 50012 (Ames) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50013 (Ames) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50014 (Ames) - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50020 (Anita)
- 50021 (Ankeny)
- 50022 (Atlantic)
- 50023 (Ankeny)
- 50025 (Audubon)
- 50026 (Bagley)
- 50027 (Barnes City)
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 50317 (Des Moines) - 2 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50320 (Des Moines) - 4 mi
- 50397 (Des Moines) - 4 mi
- 50319 (Des Moines) - 4 mi
- 50316 (Des Moines) - 4 mi
- 50982 (Des Moines) - 5 mi
- 50983 (Des Moines) - 5 mi
- 50307 (Des Moines) - 5 mi
- 50009 (Altoona) - 5 mi - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 50309 (Des Moines) - 5 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Des Moines Water Works (IA7727031) on EPA.gov.
5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 50327 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH
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Home & Flood Insurance
The ZIP code for this report in Pleasant Hill has 16 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 50327 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 3 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 50327 (primary system: Des Moines Water Works), including 1 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 50327's water come from?
The recorded water source for Des Moines Water Works, a system mapped to ZIP code 50327, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 246,055 people.
How does Pleasant Hill water compare to the national average?
Pleasant Hill's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 72% of ZIP codes within Iowa.
How can I get my water tested in Pleasant Hill?
If Des Moines Water Works supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
What is the radon risk for 50327?
50327 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Polk County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 50327?
FEMA records contain 16 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 50327; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Pleasant Hill, IA (50327): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 65/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/50327/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 50327
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50317 | Des Moines, IA | 2.0 mi | C | 2 |
| 50320 | Des Moines, IA | 4.1 mi | C | 0 |
| 50397 | Des Moines, IA | 4.3 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 50319 | Des Moines, IA | 4.4 mi | C | 0 |
| 50316 | Des Moines, IA | 4.5 mi | C | 0 |
| 50982 | Des Moines, IA | 4.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 50983 | Des Moines, IA | 4.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 50307 | Des Moines, IA | 4.8 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 50009 | Altoona, IA | 5.0 mi | C | 5 |
| 50309 | Des Moines, IA | 5.2 mi | C | 0 |
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