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Utility Information

When purchasing or owning a home in the greater Des Moines area, knowing what company to contact to set up your water, electric, natural gas, garbage and other utilities can be a headache! 

We're here to make it simple!

Utilities List

Polk County

Altoona

  • Gas and electric services are provided by MidAmerican Energy for Altoona residents.
  • Water, sewer and waste services are provided by the City of Altoona (515-967-5136).
  • Click here for additional resources for Altoona residents.

Ankeny

  • Water and sewer services are provided by Ankeny Municipal Utilities (515-963-3565).
  • MidAmerican Energy provides electricity for Ankeny residents. 
  • MidAmerican Energy and Black Hills Energy are the two natural gas suppliers in Ankeny.
  • Garbage (515-964-5229) collect is individually contracted. Click here for residential garbage haulers in Ankeny.
  • Click here for additional utility information and a new resident guide.

Bondurant

  • The City of Bondurant (515-967-2418) maintains its own water and sewer treatment plants, making it possible to remain competitive in utility rates.
  • Electricity and natural gas are provided by MidAmerican Energy for Bondurant residents.
  • Click here to see the list of internet providers in Bondurant.

Carlisle

  • Water and sewer services are provided by Carlisle Public Works.
  • Gas and electric services are provided by MidAmerican Energy and a very small portion of customers is provided by the City of Carlisle Municipal Electric.

Clive

  • The City of Clive operates water and sewer services (515-223-6220).
  • Waste Management of Iowa collects garbage for Clive residents.
  • MidAmerican Energy provides natural gas and electric services for the Clive residents.
  • For more information, click here.

Des Moines

  • ​Des Moines Water Works provides water and sewer services for Des Moines residents (515-283-8700).
  • The City of Des Moines Sanitation Collections Division provides garbage and recycling collection for the City of Des Moines.
  • MidAmerican Energy provides natural gas and electric services for Des Moines residents.
  • Click here for additional services and important contact information for Des Moines residence.

Grimes

  • The City of Grimes provides water and sewer services.
  • Trash, recycling, and yard waste are also provided by the city.
  • Electric services are provided by MidAmerican Energy.
  • Black Hills Energy provides gas services for Grimes residents.
  • For additional resources and Grimes community information, click here.

Johnston

  • Water, sewer and garbage services are provided by the City of Johnston (515-727-7772)
  • Gas and electric services are provided to Johnston residents by MidAmerican Energy.
  • Click here for new resident resources.

Pleasant Hill

  • Gas and electric services are provided by MidAmerican Energy .
  • Water and Sanitary Sewer services​ are provided by Pleasant Hill Water Department
  • Garbage and recycling are provided by the city as well.
  • Click here to learn more about the City of Pleasant Hill.

Urbandale

  • Urbandale Water provides water, sewer and solid waste services for the City of Urbandale (515-278-3940).
  • Natural gas and electric services for Urbandale residents are provided by MidAmerican Energy.
  • For additional contact information regarding emergency situations, animal control, and code enforcement, click here.

West Des Moines

  • Water, sewer, and solid waste services are provided by West Des Moines Water Works (515-222-3460).
  • Garbage and recycling provided by Metro Waste Authority. 
  • MidAmerican Energy provides natural gas and electric services for the City of West Des Moines.
  • For more information, click here.

Windsor Heights

  • Water and sewer services are provided by Des Moines Water Works (515-283-8700) for Windsor Heights residents.
  • To set up your trash and recycling services, call Des Moines Water Works at 515-283-8700. Trash and recycling services begin when water service is requested. 
  • MidAmerican Energy provides electric and gas services for Windsor Heights.


Dallas County

Adel

  • The City of Adel maintains its own water and sewer treatment plants, making it possible to remain competitive in utility rates.
  • Click here to find garbage and recycling information.
  • Electricity and natural gas are provided by MidAmerican Energy.

Clive

  • The City of Clive operates water and sewer services (515-223-6220).
  • Waste Management of Iowa collects garbage for Clive residents.
  • MidAmerican Energy provides natural gas and electric services for the Clive residents.
  • For more information, click here.

Dallas Center

  • To obtain water, sewer and garbage collection services stop in City Hall at 1502 Walnut, or call (515) 992-3725. Find more information here.
  • For additional details on these services click here.

Grimes

  • The City of Grimes provides water and sewer services.
  • Trash, recycling, and yard waste are also provided by the city.
  • Electric services are provided by MidAmerican Energy.
  • Black Hills Energy provides gas services for Grimes residents.
  • For additional resources and Grimes community information, click here.

Perry

  • Alliant Energy provides electric services.
  • Water services are provided by Perry Water Works.
  • Gas services are provided by MidAmerican Energy.

Urbandale

  • Urbandale Water provides water, sewer and solid waste services for the City of Urbandale (515-278-3940).
  • Natural gas and electric services for Urbandale residents are provided by MidAmerican Energy.
  • For additional contact information regarding emergency situations, animal control, and code enforcement, click here.

Waukee

  • The City of Waukee (515-987-4522/515-978-5502) provides gas, water, sewer and garbage (Waste Management: 515-265-5267) services for Waukee residents.
  • MidAmerican Energy provides electricity for Waukee.
  • Click here to learn more about other service providers in the Waukee area.

West Des Moines

  • Water, sewer, and solid waste services are provided by West Des Moines Water Works (515-222-3460).
  • Garbage and recycling provided by Metro Waste Authority. 
  • MidAmerican Energy provides natural gas and electric services for the City of West Des Moines.
  • For more information, click here.


Warren

Carlisle

  • Water and sewer services are provided by Carlisle Public Works.
  • Gas and electric services are provided by MidAmerican Energy and a very small portion of customers is provided by the City of Carlisle Municipal Electric.

Cumming

  • MidAmerican Energy provides natural gas and electric services for Cumming residents.
  • Des Moines Water Works provides water and sewer services for Cumming residents.
  • The City of Cumming provides Waste Collection Services. Contact City Hall at 515-981-9214 with any questions. Or follow this link that talks about the garbage schedule.

Indianola

  • IMU for electric (go to Indianola City Hall (515-961-9410) to set up Electric/Water/Sewer/Recycling).
  • MidAmerican Energy for Gas​ - Garbage is choosing your own provider (BFI, Waste Management, Weigert, etc).
  • Rural Water services are provided by Warren Water (515-962-1200) and Xenia Rural Water (515-676-2117).

Milo

  • MidAmerican Energy (1-888-427-5632) provides natural gas and electric services for Milo residents.
  • Water, sewer, recycling and garbage services​ are provided by the City of Milo (641-942-6241​).

Norwalk

  • Gas and electric services are provided by MidAmerican Energy (1-888-427-5632).
  • Water Services are provided by City of Norwalk (515-981-0228) ** New Residents to the city need to sign an application form for water service and return it to the City Hall.
  • Click here to learn more about the City of Norwalk.


Madison

Winterset

  • Water and sewer services are provided by the city of Winterset (515-426-4122).
  • Gas and electric services are also provided by Winterset and can be arranged by calling City Hall (515-462-1422).

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