Lab Studies
Des Moines Water Works monitors and conducts research on emerging contaminants to ensure we continually provide public health protection by providing safe drinking water. For more information, please contact DMWW’s laboratory at 515.283.8787.
2011
2010
- Cryptosporidium and Bacillus anthracis Removal Potentials as Determined by Bacillus Endospore Survival
- Cyanobacterial and Microcystin Study of Selected Tributaries of the Des Moines River
2009
2008
- Assessment of Atrazine in Des Moines Water Works Source and Finished Waters
- Chlorine Tablet Study
- E. coli Killing Ability of Chlorinated Finished Water at pH 9.7
- Evaluation of the Effectiveness of DMWW Treatment for Removal of Microcystins
- High pH Inhibits Nitrifying Bacteria
- Hydrologic Influences on Polk County Snapshot Data 2006-2008
- IDNR Report for Nitrate and Coliform Study in the Des Moines & Raccoon Rivers: 2006-2008
- IDNR Status Report #7 for Nitrate Nitrogen & Escherichia Coli in the Des Moines & Raccoon Rivers
- IDNR Status Report #8 for Nitrate Nitrogen & Escherichia Coli in the Des Moines & Raccoon Rivers
2007
- IDNR Status Report #4 for Nitrate Nitrogen & Escherichia Coli in the Des Moines & Raccoon Rivers
- IDNR Status Report #5 for Nitrate Nitrogen & Escherichia Coli in the Des Moines & Raccoon Rivers
- IDNR Status Report #6 for Nitrate Nitrogen & Escherichia Coli in the Des Moines & Raccoon Rivers
- Investigation of the Presence/Absence of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus in the Raccoon River Watershed
- Southeast Polk Rural Water Noth System Chloramination Biofilm - Spring 2007
- Sulfamethoxazole: A Water Quality Concern for Des Moines Water Works?
- The Effect of pH on Nitrification by Nitrosomonas europaea
- Use of Multifaceted Approach to Manage High Source-Water Nitrate
- Walnut Creek Storm Sewer Hydrant Flush Study
2006
- Assessment and Comparison of Water Quality in Outlet Creek and the Storm Lake Watershed
- Diversion and Off-River Storage for Biological Denitrification of Raccoon River Water-1st Quarter
- Diversion and Off-River Storage for Biological Denitrification of Raccoon River Water-2nd Quarter
- Diversion and Off-River Storage for Biological Denitrification of Raccoon River Water-3rd Quarter
- Diversion and Off-River Storage for Biological Denitrification of Raccoon River Water-4th Quarter
- DMWW IDNR Nitrate Bacteria Investigation Compilation Report
- Evaluation of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in Des Moines Source and Finished Waters
- IDNR Status Report #1 for Nitrate Nitrogen & Escherichia Coli in the Des Moines & Raccoon Rivers
- IDNR Status Report #2 for Nitrate Nitrogen & Escherichia Coli in the Des Moines & Raccoon Rivers
- IDNR Status Report #3 for Nitrate Nitrogen & Escherichia Coli in the Des Moines & Raccoon Rivers
- Microscopic Assessment of DMWW Particle Removal Effectiveness
- Sludge Pilot Study
2005
- Legionella Studies
- Nitrate and Bacteria in the Raccoon River: Historical Perspective and 2004 Summary
- North Raccoon River Flyover
- Presence of Estrogen in the Raccoon River Watershed
- Presence of Tetracycline Antibiotics in Surface Water
- Reduced Lime Feeds: Effects on Operational Costs and Water Quality
- Snapshot Study of Water Quality of Lake Creek, Iowa
2004
- Denitrification in Off River Storage
- Denitrification in Off River Storage Reservoirs
- Practical Management of a Gravel Pit as a Nitrate Removal
