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Conservation On Tap Events
Apr 28, 2023
Casual gathering to listen, share and learn with peers and ISU experts regarding conservation topics
Development of Regional Drinking Water System Takes a Step Forward with New Draft of Agreement
Mar 30, 2023
Des Moines Water Works, Urbandale Water Utility and West Des Moines Water Works jointly release 2nd draft of agreement.
Lead In Drinking Water FAQ
Feb 01, 2023
Water that leaves the DMWW treatment plant does not contain lead. Lead may be present in piping and plumbing fixtures.
Winter weather brings the threat of frozen pipes. These tips can help prevent your pipes from freezing.
Dec 19, 2022
Water Main Replacement Project: Water Street from Court Avenue to south of Market Street
Sep 30, 2022
DMWW is replacing water main in Water Street from Court Avenue to South of Market Street
Water Main Replacement Project: Luster Lane, SW 10th Place, SW 11th Street
Aug 30, 2022
DMWW is replacing water mains in the following locations:
Luster Lane, SW 10th Place, and SW 11th Street
Recommended Wise Water Use Irrigation Schedule
Aug 02, 2022
Des Moines Water Works asks customers to use lawn watering schedule because of continued elevated nitrate levels in water sources
Jun 22, 2022
Fact Sheet: Important Information about PFAS
Jun 17, 2022
There is a national focus on PFAS. Here is important information for Des Moines Water Works customers.
NEWS RELEASE: Des Moines Water Works begins operation of Nitrate Removal Facility because of nutrient spikes in raw source water
Jun 09, 2022
Notice of Closure: Back portion of Water Works park closed due to water over road.
Jun 07, 2022
2022 Water Quality Report Now Available
Jun 01, 2022
Customer Survey: DMWW will conduct a Voice of the Customer survey to listen and learn from our customers
Apr 21, 2022
Des Moines Water Works will conduct a Voice of the Customer (VOC) survey to listen and learn from our customers.
Road Closure - 5499 Northeast 14th Street, Des Moines
Apr 06, 2022
Announcing Clean Water Support Program
Feb 01, 2022
NEWS RELEASE: Des Moines Water Works helps purchase seeder to increase cover crop acres, improve surface water quality in Des Moines, Raccoon River watersheds
Jan 27, 2022
Regional Water Utility Updates
Jan 24, 2022
Des Moines Register Guest Column: Sounding the alarm' may mean spring water quality challenges for Des Moines Water Works, again
Nov 03, 2021
Can't Pay? Let's Talk.
Nov 01, 2021
2022 Water Rates to take effect April 1
Oct 28, 2021
NEWS RELEASE: Des Moines Water Works becomes only U.S. water utility to receive national, international recognition for energy management standards
Oct 15, 2021
Learn about Conservation Practices in the Landowner Bootcamp Webinar Series
Aug 12, 2021
Apply for the William G. Stowe Citizen Water Academy
Aug 05, 2021
NEWS RELEASE: Des Moines Water Works Lifts Water Restrictions; Microcystin Potential Continues Need for Wise Water Use Practices
Jul 15, 2021
Water Shortage Plan Update/Progress
Jun 17, 2021
NEWS RELEASE: Des Moines Water Works Implements Water Shortage Plan
Jun 14, 2021
Think Downstream With Us
Jun 01, 2021
Des Moines Water Works Keeps a Close Eye on Drought Conditions and Recommends Customers Use Water Wisely
May 12, 2021
Raccoon River Named a "Most Endangered" River
Apr 14, 2021
Information about Lead Levels in Water Sources
Dec 17, 2020
New DMWW Account Numbers and Billing/Payment System
Dec 01, 2020
Des Moines Water Works to Close General Office Building to Walk-in Customer Service
Nov 17, 2020
Important Information About Your DMWW Account - New Billing/Payment System
Oct 29, 2020
2021 Water Rates and Budget
Oct 27, 2020
NEWS RELEASE: Des Moines Water Works' CEO and General Manager Ted Corrigan Awarded American Water Works Association George Warren Fuller Award
Sep 23, 2020
NEWS RELEASE: Board of Water Works Trustees Select Ted Corrigan as CEO and General Manager of Des Moines Water Works
Jun 22, 2020
DMWW General Office Opening June 29 to Serve Walk-in Customers
Jun 18, 2020
NEWS RELEASE: Board of Water Works Trustees Announces Finalists for CEO and General Manager of Des Moines Water Works
May 26, 2020
Has Your Building Been Closed for a Weeks? Flush the Water Pipes.
May 08, 2020
NEWS RELEASE: Des Moines Water Works Response to COVID-19
Mar 16, 2020
Nationwide Search for the Position of CEO and General Manager of Des Moines Water Works
Feb 05, 2020
Information on Backflow Administration Fee and Late Fees
Dec 20, 2019
NEWS RELEASE: Centennial Certificate Presentation to Board of Water Works Trustees
Nov 07, 2019
NEWS RELEASE: Des Moines Water Works: Celebrating 100 Years and Planning for the Next 100 Years with Public Open House and Treatment Plant Tour
Oct 25, 2019
2020 Budget and Water Rates
Oct 24, 2019
NEWS RELEASE: Des Moines Water Works Offers Framework for Regional Governance of Central Iowa Drinking Water Production
Sep 26, 2019
NEWS RELEASE: Des Moines Water Works Recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy with 2019 Better Practice Award; Awarded Energize Des Moines' 2018 Energy and Water Efficiency Challenge Award
Jul 11, 2019
NEWS RELEASE: For Earth Day, Des Moines Water Works Encourages All Iowans to Think Downstream
Apr 18, 2019
Fact Sheet: Important Information about TCE
Here is important information on Trichloroethylene (TCE) for Des Moines Water Works customers.
