RUBYS VALLEY CARE HOME
PWSID: CA1000200 · West Des Moines, IA · Serves 79 people
RUBYS VALLEY CARE HOME has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.
RUBYS VALLEY CARE HOME (PWSID CA1000200) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 79 people in West Des Moines, IA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Iowa drinking-water program.
The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Gross Alpha. Recorded violations span 2024–2024.
A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Iowa state drinking-water program's public portal.
System Details
- EPA ID (PWSID)
- CA1000200
- System Type
- CWS
- Water Source
- Groundwater
- Location
- West Des Moines, IA
- Population Served
- 79
- Health Violations
- Yes (1)
What contaminants are in this water system?
| Contaminant | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha | 1 | 1 |
Violation History (1)
| Contaminant | Health | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha | Yes | Oct 17, 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RUBYS VALLEY CARE HOME water safe to drink?
How many people does RUBYS VALLEY CARE HOME serve?
What violations does RUBYS VALLEY CARE HOME have?
What contaminants have been found in RUBYS VALLEY CARE HOME water?
Nearby Water Systems
Explore More
About This Data
Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.