Des Moines Water Works
UtilitiesIowa, United States51-200 Employees
Des Moines Water Works is an independently owned and operated public utility that provides drinking water to the Des Moines metropolitan area, serving a population of nearly 600,000 from its base in Des Moines, Iowa at 2201 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines, Iowa 50321, United States. The utility originated in 1871 as a private water company and became a public utility in 1919; it is currently the largest water utility in Iowa and ranks among the 50 largest utilities in the United States. It emphasizes safe, clean, and reliable drinking water and notes that quality water helps prevent disease, with every employee contributing to the quality of life for Des Moines and surrounding communities. Recent initiatives include a 2026 program to replace lead service lines in the Drake neighborhood, and a 2024 partnership to implement NetSuite for Government to streamline reporting and workflows. The company reports revenue in the range of $100 million to $250 million.