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ZIP 50265 (West Des Moines, IA) — Flood Zone, Water Quality, Soil Foundation, Radon & EPA Hazards

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ZIP code 50265 in West Des Moines, Iowa (Polk County) has 159 EPA-tracked facilities, including 2 High-Risk sites (1.3%), 2 active violators, and $8,750 in federal penalties. Beyond industrial pollution, properties in ZIP 50265 are screened across 3 historical Polk County FEMA disasters, USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), Tap Water & Watershed Permits (6), and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites in 50265
159
High-Risk (1.3% vs 0.7% County)
2
Active Violators (1.3%)
2
Drinking & Clean Water
6
Federal Penalties
$8,750

ZIP 50265 (West Des Moines, IA) 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals

🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan
🌊 Flood Zone & FEMA Disaster History
Polk County: 3 FEMA Declarations (3 Flood/Storm)
🔒 Exact Parcel Flood Zone (AE / VE / X) & SFHA Mandatory Insurance Status Locked
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🪨 USDA Soil, Foundation & Water Table
Shrink-Swell Risk Signal: MODERATE • Pipe Corrosion: Moderate
🔒 Exact USDA Soil Series, Linear Extensibility (LEP %) & Water Table Depth (ft) Locked
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🚰 Tap Water (SDWIS) & PFAS Check
2 SDWIS Systems • 4 NPDES Permits
🔒 1 Impaired Water (303d) & 2 Violation Dockets in 50265 Locked
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☢️ EPA Radon & Karst Sinkhole
EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L)
Low / Non-Karst Bedrock & Alluvial Formation
🔒 0.25-Mi Vapor Intrusion Buffer Locked

📊 ZIP 50265 (West Des Moines, IA) Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry

SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 01, 2026)
1. ZIP 50265 Regulatory & Water Mix
RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators 63 (39.6%)
Clean Water (NPDES) & Drinking Water (SDWIS) 6 (3.8%)
Active EPA Non-Compliance Dockets 2 (1.3%)
High-Risk Enforcement Facilities 2 (1.3%)
2. FEMA NRI & USGS Hazard Index (1–10) Relatively Moderate (92.0/100)
🌊 Flood Exposure 5/10 • Moderate Hazard
🔥 Wildfire Hazard 1/10 • Very Low Hazard
☀️ Extreme Heat 7/10 • High Hazard
🌪️ Severe Wind / Storm 9/10 • Very High Hazard
🫨 USGS Earthquake 2/10 • Low Seismic Hazard
3. ZIP 50265 vs. County & State Benchmark
ZIP 50265 High-Risk Rate 1.3%
Polk County Average 0.7%
Iowa (IA) Statewide Avg 1.6%
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ZIP 50265 Sector Screening Map (High-Risk Pin Coordinates Locked)

Exact street pins for 2 High-Risk and 2 Active Violation sites are redacted on public directory maps.

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🔒 2 High-Risk & 2 Violation Pin Coordinates Redacted in ZIP 50265 (Only 3 Low-Risk Preview Pins Shown) Unlock Full Parcel Map & Street Dossier →

Regulated EPA Facilities in ZIP 50265 (West Des Moines, IA)

100% of High-Risk & penalized facilities have facility names, street names, and dockets redacted (3 Low-Risk compliant records shown as Free Previews).

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Facility Name / Hazard Type Sector Location (Street Redacted) Risk Score (0–100) Compliance Status Enforcement / Unlock
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #1 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WEST DES MOINES, IA (ZIP 50265 Sector) HIGH (64/100) Significant Violation (9 qtrs NC) 🔒 9 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WEST DES MOINES, IA (ZIP 50265 Sector) MODERATE (33/100) Violation Identified (9 qtrs NC) 🔒 9 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WEST DES MOINES, IA (ZIP 50265 Sector) MODERATE (31/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WEST DES MOINES, IA (ZIP 50265 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Federal Penalty on File • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WEST DES MOINES, IA (ZIP 50265 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WEST DES MOINES, IA (ZIP 50265 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WEST DES MOINES, IA (ZIP 50265 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • WEST DES MOINES, IA (ZIP 50265 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
COLLINS ENGINE AND NOZZLE, INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 2200 DELAVAN DRIVE, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265 LOW (20/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
ACME PLATING FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 1115 MAPLE, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265 LOW (20/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
DANIELS ROSS INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 1720 FULLER ROAD, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265 LOW (20/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
INNOVATIVE INJECTION TECHNOLOGIES FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 2360 GRAND AVE, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265 LOW (19/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
🔒 + 147 Additional Regulated & Enforcement Records in ZIP 50265 Redacted from Public Directory Run 1-Mile Property Scan to Unlock All Records →

Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 50265 (West Des Moines, IA) EPA Dataset & Radon

DATASET: U.S. EPA ECHO • FRS • RCRAInfo • TRI (November 01, 2026)

How many EPA-tracked environmental sites are in ZIP code 50265 (West Des Moines, IA)?

ZIP code 50265 (West Des Moines, IA) contains 159 EPA-tracked facilities, of which 2 (1.3%) are classified in the High-Risk tier, 2 (1.3%) have active compliance violations, and 63 (39.6%) handle RCRA hazardous waste.

How does ZIP 50265 compare to Polk County and Iowa averages?

In ZIP 50265, 1.3% of regulated sites are rated High Risk, compared to 0.7% across Polk County and 1.6% statewide in Iowa.

What is the EPA Radon Zone and ASTM Phase I screening radius for ZIP 50265?

Geologic screening places ZIP 50265 in EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L). Property buyers should screen a 0.25-mile immediate buffer for vapor-intrusion sources and a 1.0-mile radius for CERCLA/RCRA sites.

Is ZIP 50265 (West Des Moines, IA) in a FEMA flood zone and what is the flood disaster history?

Polk County has recorded 3 historical FEMA federal disaster declarations (3 flood, hurricane, or severe storm declarations). Run a street address scan in ZIP 50265 to unlock the exact parcel FEMA flood zone (AE / VE / X) and mandatory flood insurance status.

Does ZIP 50265 have expansive clay soil, foundation problems, or drinking water violations?

USDA regional soil screening for ZIP 50265 indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell risk signal. Within ZIP 50265, federal registries track 2 SDWIS drinking water facilities, 4 Clean Water NPDES permits, and 1 impaired water body dischargers. Unlock a full property report for exact soil LEP %, water table depth, and utility violation dockets.

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