Stage III Water Shortage Plan: FAQ
Stage III Water Shortage Plan: FAQ Updated June 18, 2025
Press Release-June 12, 2025
Good afternoon,
Pending an imminent risk of violating the nitrate standard, all commercial and residential lawn watering and use of automatic lawn watering systems are prohibited until further notice.
This ban is effective immediately and affects all businesses and all residential customers served by Central Iowa Water Works including Warren Water District customers. See full Press Release here.
What do I need to do?
- Do not water lawns and gardens.
- If you have an automatic sprinkler system, turn it off completely.
- Do not fill pools or wash cars and skip outdoor water play.
- Share this message with neighbors or friends who may have missed it, so they do their part to reduce water demand.
Use these water-saving habits inside:
- Look for dripping or leaking faucets, hoses or toilets and fix them fast.
- Only run dishwashers and washing machines when full.
- Take shorter showers.
- Turn off water while brushing teeth, shaving or washing dishes.
- Reuse water when you can—like from half-full glasses or rinsing veggies—to water potted plants.
Press Release-June 11, 2025
Central Iowa Water Works issues voluntary reduction in lawn watering effective immediately. The Warren Water District purchases all of our water from CIWW and will follow their water conservation plan. See full Press Release here.
PRESS RELEASE-MAY 30, 2025
Central Iowa Water Works issues voluntary reduction in lawn watering effective immediately.
Attached is the Press Release
2025 Consumer Confidence Report
2024 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT
Des Moines Water Works’ annual Consumer Confidence Report is now available at:
This annual water quality report summarizes the results of our water monitoring program as required
by the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency during 2024.
If you are unable to view the report or would like a copy mailed to you, please contact Warren Water District at (515) 962-1200.
A regional publication on the source, treatment and distribution of water provided by Des Moines Water Works
