Xenia Rwd (des Moines)
EPA ID: IA2573701 ยท 12,860 people served ยท 63 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Xenia Rwd (des Moines) (IA2573701): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Xenia Rwd (des Moines) - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 12,860 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Xenia Rwd (des Moines) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Xenia Rwd (des Moines) serves a community with a median household income of $77,875 and an estimated 253,136 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
Xenia Rwd (des Moines)'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Xenia Rwd (des Moines) (EPA ID: IA2573701) is a community water system in Iowa that serves approximately 12,860 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 63 ZIP codes across 63 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 9 of 63 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
This system serves 63 ZIP codes:
50002 ยท 50003 ยท 50026 ยท 50034 ยท 50036 50038 ยท 50039 ยท 50048 ยท 50063 ยท 50064 50066 ยท 50069 ยท 50070 ยท 50072 ยท 50075 50107 ยท 50109 ยท 50111 ยท 50115 ยท 50128 50129 ยท 50130 ยท 50131 ยท 50132 ยท 50146 50156 ยท 50164 ยท 50167 ยท 50212 ยท 50216 50217 ยท 50220 ยท 50223 ยท 50226 ยท 50230 50233 ยท 50235 ยท 50246 ยท 50248 ยท 50249 50250 ยท 50261 ยท 50266 ยท 50271 ยท 50273 50276 ยท 50277 ยท 50323 ยท 50501 ยท 50516 50523 ยท 50530 ยท 50532 ยท 50538 ยท 50543 50544 ยท 50557 ยท 50566 ยท 50569 ยท 50579 50594 ยท 50595 ยท 51453
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Xenia Rwd (des Moines) (IA2573701) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Xenia Rwd (des Moines) water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Xenia Rwd (des Moines) 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 Xenia Rwd (des Moines) serve?
Xenia Rwd (des Moines) serves approximately 12,860 people across 63 ZIP codes in Iowa.
Where does Xenia Rwd (des Moines) get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ per-system federal sampling, 2023โ2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Xenia Rwd (des Moines), IA: Serves 13K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ia2573701/
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What You Can Do
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