PROJECTS IN PROCESS
ASR PROJECT IS WELL UNDERWAY!
Aquifer Storage and Recovery Well at 88th Street and Valley View Park
West Des Moines Water Works (WDMWW) is constructing a new Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) well in the northwest corner of Valley View Park adjacent to the existing water tower and other WDMWW buildings. Site work on the new 2,700-feet deep well began in July of 2024 with drilling operations beginning in September and lasting for approximately five months. Phase 1 of the project consisted of relocating a water main and drilling the well. Phase 2 of the project consists of constructing the pump control building, and installing chemical feed equipment and electrical equipment.
Construction of the ASR will allow WDMWW to store treated water during winter months when water demand is lower. As demand increases in the summer months, the water is then pumped from the ASR into the water distribution system. The ASR well will provide an important tool for WDMWW to manage peak water usage and to ensure WDMWW has ample supply for meeting the water needs of our growing community.
The 88th Street site was selected for its proximity to other system infrastructure that is already in the immediate area. This site is also located at the boundary of two pressure zones within the distribution system. This location allows Water Works the maximum flexibility in utilizing this new infrastructure.
Construction of the new well will not have any direct effect on neighboring homes and properties. It will, however, create additional noise. WDMWW has required the project contractor to mitigate the noise generated during construction. As of April 28th, 2025, most of the construction activities associated with Phase I construction have been completed and the contractor has removed the sound retaining walls.
The drilling of the well was completed at a total depth of 2,700 feet on February 23rd, 2025. Well development and pump testing were successfully completed in mid-April 2025. Phase 2 of the project began in early May and the ASR control building is currently being constructed. Site preparation, building foundations, indoor utilities, and masonry work for the control building have all been completed as of August 6th, 2025. The ASR control building is expected to be fully functional by the end of December 2025. Following closeout of Phase 2, West Des Moines Water Works staff will be conducting required testing of the ASR to confirm ASR operational parameters and suitable water quality.
If you have any questions concerning the project, you may contact Daria Dilparic – Civil Engineer at 515.273.0731 or [email protected].
