Water Services

Drinking Water

The City of Johnston purchases drinking (tap) water from the Des Moines Water Works (DMWW). DMWW is responsible for maintaining water quality for the water supply until it reaches the Johnston city limits. At the city limits, the Johnston Public works Department is responsible for ensuring the water reaching your tap meets all water quality standards. In addition, the city owns the water meter that measures the water used in your home.

Maintenance

City staff maintains and repairs approximately 152.5 miles of water mains, 1,974 hydrants, 1,675 water valves and three storage tanks that hold an estimated four million gallons of water.

Staff Listing

The photo below is of the water/wastewater staff within the Johnston Public Works Department. The employees are grade-level certified. The names of each of the employees are listed below (from left to right) as shown in the photo with their grade levels as water distribution operators. 

  • Tyler Danielson, Asset Management Coordinator
  • Grant Selby, Grade 3, Grade 1 water collection certificate
  • Mike Gaskins, Grade 1
  • Denny Messenger, Grade 2
  • Brandon Mellencamp, Grade 2
  • Brandon Hackbarth, Grade 1
  • Tyler Huls
  • Brady LaFollette, Grade 2, Grade 1 water collection certificate 
  • Chris Downing, Camera Specialist
  • Shane Kinsey, Water/wastewater distribution analyst, Grade 4 water distribution operator
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Emergency Contact

In case of an emergency after regular office hours, call 515-278-0822 and follow the voice instructions. Our department has several emergency voicemail boxes that will get prompt attention when there is an emergency. Please only leave messages on these mailboxes if it is a true emergency.

Billing Information

Click here (PDF) to learn more about water billing and water services in the City of Johnston.

Please contact Marci Santi in the Utility Billing Department, at 515-727-7772, for questions about your bill.

Central Iowa Drinking Water Commission

The Central Iowa Regional Drinking Water Commission is a group of public water suppliers throughout Central Iowa, formed by 28E Agreement to improve Central Iowa through coordinated planning and cooperation in an effort to promote the wise use of resources. The Commission’s goal is to provide efficient, effective infrastructure and operations to deliver adequate, safe, and affordable drinking water to the region. Click here to learn more.