Water is essential.

This simple molecule consisting of 1 oxygen atom bonded to 2 hydrogen atoms powers all life, not just human life, but every living thing on this planet. We drink it, we wash in it, we cook with it, we cool down in it on a hot summer day, we heat it up in the middle of winter for a hot beverage. In this section you will find the things you need to know about the water your receive from West Des Moines Water Works including our raw water sources, treatment processes, water quality, irrigation, finding and preventing leaks, service lines and other topics that affect the water we deliver to you.