What was found in ZIP 50003
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2500 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: ADEL MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 6,461 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 33.08 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) · 12,860 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 993 µg/L — ADEL MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 6,461 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 937.74 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: XENIA RWD (WOODWARD) · 3,465 people · 2013 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 800 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: ADEL MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 6,461 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 597 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: XENIA RWD (WOODWARD) · 3,465 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 45.605 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) · 12,860 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 59.81999999999999 µg/L — ADEL MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 6,461 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 18.825 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) · 12,860 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 38.239999999999995 µg/L — ADEL MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 6,461 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 29.165 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) · 12,860 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 37.38999999999999 µg/L — ADEL MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 6,461 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.9350000000000005 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) · 12,860 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 28.199999999999996 µg/L — ADEL MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 6,461 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.5 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) · 12,860 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 20.65 µg/L — ADEL MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 6,461 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) · 12,860 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 18 µg/L — XENIA RWD (WOODWARD) · 3,465 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.629999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) · 12,860 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 15.29 µg/L — ADEL MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 6,461 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.2475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) · 12,860 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 14.229999999999997 µg/L — ADEL MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 6,461 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) · 12,860 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 13.589999999999998 µg/L — ADEL MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 6,461 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.6724999999999985 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) · 12,860 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7.904 µg/L — ADEL MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 6,461 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 7.6 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: XENIA RWD (WOODWARD) · 3,465 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.49 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) · 12,860 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.5939999999999994 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) · 12,860 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.8 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: ADEL MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 6,461 people · 2015 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.4055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) · 12,860 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0014 mg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) · 12,860 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 50003
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| XENIA RWD (DES MOINES) | IA | 12,860 |
| ADEL MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS | IA | 6,461 |
| XENIA RWD (WOODWARD) | IA | 3,465 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 50003 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 50003 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 50003. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 50003?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 50003. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 50003's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Copper, Barium, Fluoride, Nitrite, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.