Midwest Country Estates
EPA ID: IA2573301 · 820 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Midwest Country Estates (IA2573301): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Midwest Country Estates's compliance file in EPA SDWIS lists no violations, whether health-based or monitoring and reporting, for a utility that supplies water to approximately 820 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Midwest Country Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Midwest Country Estates have a median household income of $61,569 and about 36,721 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Midwest Country Estates's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Iowa
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Midwest Country Estates (EPA ID: IA2573301) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 820 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 50317 in Des Moines.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2023-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by IA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 50317 - Des Moines
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Midwest Country Estates (IA2573301) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Midwest Country Estates water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Midwest Country Estates in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Midwest Country Estates serve?
Midwest Country Estates serves approximately 820 people across 1 ZIP code in Iowa.
Where does Midwest Country Estates get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Midwest Country Estates Water Quality Report, IA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia2573301/
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