Water and Pollution Control Department

WHAT'S NEW

MOST CURRENT FLOOD AND WATER USAGE UPDATE

FLOODING INFORMATION

 

 

IDNR Issues "DRAFT" National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the City of Ames.  View permit. 

TakeAway -- Iowa's Medication Disposal Program

Project Updates

View the 2010 Consumer Confidence Report

OUR VISION

"Every City of Ames Water and Pollution Control Department employee commits to continually earning the trust and confidence of our community by demonstrating dependability, professionalism and leadership in our mission to protect public health and the environment."

WHAT WE DO

From your toilets and sinks to the sewers and streams we ensure Ames has quality water.  The water you drink goes through many processes before it lands in your cup.  The process starts by  collecting water from Squaw and Skunk River Valley shallow groundwater aquifers (or underground layers of water) and treating the water, making it potable (drinkable).  Once treated the water is distributed throughout the city into homes and businesses.  The cycle is then completed when water from your showers, sinks and toilets enters the sewer system travels to the wastewater facility where it is treated before returning to the lakes and streams, creating a healthy environment.

Aside from providing and treating water the Water and Pollution Control Department also maintains the City’s water meters and operates the first laboratory in Iowa certified by the IDNR for water and wastewater regulatory analyses.