Xenia Rwd (des Moines)
EPA ID: IA2573701 · 12,860 people served · 64 ZIP codes
Based on the latest federal compliance data, Xenia Rwd (des Moines) has 3 violations that the EPA has not yet closed — those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 12,860 people throughout its service territory.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 3 (2022) to 2 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
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 $78,157 and an estimated 280,696 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 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.
About 0% of homes in Guthrie County, Iowa rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Xenia Rwd (des Moines) compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead at 2 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 1032 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Atrazine was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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 64 ZIP codes across 64 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (57/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Atrazine | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1003 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1032 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 22, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Lead | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Copper | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Unknown | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2024 | Unknown | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1003 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 19, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Unknown | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 4 | Yes |
| Contaminant 1032 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 1003 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 1 | Yes |
| Contaminant 1052 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50128 | 0.29 mg/L | Yes | N/A |
| 50246 | 0.012 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 50130 | 0.01 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 50066 | 0.009 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 50594 | 0.008 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 50543 | 0.007 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 50249 | 0.0055 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 50223 | 0.005 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 50002 | 0.0044 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 50107 | 0.003 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 50538 | 0.003 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 50034 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 50070 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 50072 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 50250 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 50271 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 50277 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 50523 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 50544 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 50566 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
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.
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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 64 ZIP codes:
50002 · 50003 · 50026 · 50034 · 50036 50038 · 50039 · 50048 · 50063 · 50064 50066 · 50069 · 50070 · 50072 · 50075 50107 · 50109 · 50111 · 50115 · 50128 50129 · 50130 · 50131 · 50132 · 50146 50156 · 50164 · 50167 · 50212 · 50216 50217 · 50220 · 50223 · 50226 · 50230 50233 · 50235 · 50246 · 50248 · 50249 50250 · 50261 · 50263 · 50266 · 50271 50273 · 50276 · 50277 · 50323 · 50501 50516 · 50523 · 50530 · 50532 · 50538 50543 · 50544 · 50557 · 50566 · 50569 50579 · 50594 · 50595 · 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?
Xenia Rwd (des Moines) has recorded 4 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Xenia Rwd (des Moines) serve?
Xenia Rwd (des Moines) serves approximately 12,860 people across 64 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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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