Utilities & Infrastructure in West Des Moines, IA
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
92.6%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
79.7%
of households
No Internet
3.3%
of households
Total Households
31,825
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
97.0%
of households
Smartphone
93.3%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
85.4%
of households
Tablet
69.1%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
3
Population Served
68,827
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST DES MOINES WATER WORKS | Community | Purchased surface water | 68,723 | 0 |
| RUBYS VALLEY CARE HOME | Community | Ground water | 79 | 0 |
| CIWW (WDMWW) | Community | Ground water | 25 | 0 |
92.6% of households in West Des Moines have broadband internet access. 79.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.3% of households have no internet access. 6.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 68,827 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.