West Des Moines Water Works moves to protect future drinking water
- Posted on June 24, 2026
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West Des Moines Water Works moves to protect future drinking water
West Des Moines Water Works (WDMWW) wants to protect four lakes as drinking water sources before industrial development moves farther into the area and potentially threatens the supply. Why it matters: Water from Maffitt Reservoir and Crystal Lake already helps offset high nitrate levels in the Raccoon River and serves as drought backup. Purple Martin Lake is slated to become a drinking water source soon, and Hallett Lake — quarries to the east...
