Water System Report IA

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

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
12,860
People Served
63
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0014 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$155K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Xenia Rwd (des Moines) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$77,875
Median Household Income
253,136
Service Area Population
16%
Disadvantaged Population
43th
Poverty Percentile
54th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
31th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
24th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

72 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 89% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $554
Lead Pipe Replacement $78
Water Filtration $38
Total Estimated Cost $1,870

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

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 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.

Samples collected
116

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, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Xenia Rwd (des Moines) safe to drink?
Xenia Rwd (des Moines) has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Xenia Rwd (des Moines) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Xenia Rwd (des Moines) serve?
Xenia Rwd (des Moines) serves approximately 12,860 people with drinking water across 63 ZIP codes.
What is Xenia Rwd (des Moines)'s water source?
Xenia Rwd (des Moines) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Xenia Rwd (des Moines)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0014 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Xenia Rwd (des Moines)'s service area?
The Xenia Rwd (des Moines) service area has a median household income of $77,875. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Xenia Rwd (des Moines) get its water?
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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA 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

1

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