Pollution Report: 50265
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa
Overall Rating
Moderate
Toxic Facilities
8
Water Violations
30
Air Score
45/100
Safety Signal Breakdown
Lower scores = safer (1-100 scale)
What This Score Means
Zip code 50265 has moderate environmental exposure. Some concerns exist — nearby toxic facilities, water quality issues, but the area is not among the most impacted nationally.
Tap Water Quality
Water Quality
58/100Total Violations
30
Health-Based
1
Contaminants detected:
Protect Your Household
Based on the environmental data for 50265, here are recommended steps:
Water Filter
A reverse osmosis system removes most contaminants
Air Purifier
HEPA + activated carbon for indoor air quality
Home Test Kit
Test your water and soil for specific contaminants
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Toxic Release Facilities Near 50265
B W JOHNSON MANUFACTURING CO
NA
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
POLK County
DELAVAN INC GAS TURBINE PRODUCTS DIV
COLTEC INDUSTRIES INC
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
POLK County
MID-CENTRAL PLASTICS INC
NA
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
POLK County
CENTRAL IOWA READY MIX WEST DES MOINES
RASSMUSSEN GROUP
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
POLK County
STEEL TREATING
GOODRICH CORP
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
POLK County
FORTERRA PIPE & PRECAST - WEST DES MOINES
QUIKRETE HOLDINGS
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
POLK County
ALL STATE INDUSTRIES INC.
NA
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
POLK County
NORTHFIELD-RHINO
CRH AMERICAS INC
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
POLK County