Clear answers. Clean water.

Des Moines water scored a C. Find out what that means for your home.

Clarity Water Solutions provides free in-home water testing and honest explanations for Central Iowa families. You keep the report. No sales pressure. Launching installation services in West Des Moines, Waukee, Ankeny, Urbandale, and surrounding communities.

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  • Locally owned and operated
  • Iowa licensed technicians*
  • No sales pressure, ever
  • Free printed water quality report

*upon launch

The water problem in Central Iowa

C
Des Moines water quality grade
Independent water quality assessment, 2024
348
EPA violations on record
EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System
9 GPG
Average water hardness in Des Moines
Des Moines Water Works data

In 2025, Central Iowa Water Works issued its first lawn-watering ban in history because nitrate levels in the source water exceeded safe limits. For families with infants, pregnant mothers, or anyone concerned about long-term water quality, the right home water treatment makes a measurable difference. Clarity Water Solutions helps you understand what is in your water and what, if anything, you should do about it.

What we test for (free)

  • Total dissolved solids (TDS)
  • Hardness (calcium and magnesium)
  • Chlorine and chloramine
  • Iron
  • pH
  • Nitrate indicator
  • Visible sediment and color

Every free water test includes a printed report. The report is yours to keep. If you want recommendations, we explain your options and what each would cost. If you do not want recommendations, we leave you with the data and you decide what to do with it. That is the whole service.

How it works

Book online

Tell us a bit about your home and pick a time. Takes 90 seconds.

Free in-home test

An Iowa licensed technician comes to your home, tests your water, and explains the numbers. Usually 30 minutes.

Printed report

You keep the full water quality report. When we launch installation services, you are first on the list with priority pricing.

Typical Central Iowa Investment Ranges (Educational Only)

Tier Description Typical Range
Good Standard under-sink RO for drinking water $695 to $895
Better High-output RO with premium filtration $895 to $1,195
Best Whole-home softener plus RO combination $1,395 to $1,995

Ranges are based on typical Central Iowa homes and provided for educational reference. Actual quotes are provided by a licensed technician after an in-home water test. No binding estimates until our Iowa plumbing contractor license is active.

Get Your Free Water Profile

Tell us about your home. We will send you a preliminary water profile for your area and reserve your spot for a free in-home test.

Iowa ZIPs start with 50.

Preferred contact method

Your Water Profile

Based on homes like yours in , most Central Iowa families invest in a professional water treatment system. This is an educational estimate, not a quote.

A licensed technician will provide a firm quote after your free in-home water test. We have emailed a copy of this profile to . You will hear from us within one business day to schedule your test.

You are on the priority list.

When our installation services launch, you will be contacted first with priority pricing.

Why Clarity

Locally owned

Based in Central Iowa. Built for Central Iowa water. Not a franchise. Not a dealership.

Straight answers

We test your water. We explain the results in plain language. You decide what to do. That is the whole conversation.

Licensed and insured*

All installations performed by Iowa licensed technicians with full general liability and workers compensation coverage.

*at launch

Flat rate pricing

Three-tier pricing. Every number visible before we start. No commissioned sales rep. No surprise change orders.

A note from the founder

After the 2025 nitrate emergency, my wife and I started asking harder questions about our own water. What I found was that getting honest answers was surprisingly hard. The big dealerships wanted to send a salesperson to my house before they would tell me a price. The smaller companies were focused on the lowest bid, not on explaining what my family actually needed. Nobody was treating me like a capable adult who could make my own decision if I had the facts.

I started Clarity Water Solutions to be the company I wished had existed. We test your water. We explain what we find. We show you the options. You decide. That is the whole story.

Zach Vander Ploeg

Founder, Clarity Water Solutions

Michael Hanstad, Co-founder

Questions and answers

1. Is the water test really free?
Yes. No obligation, no sales pitch. You keep the full printed report.
2. When do you start installing systems?
We are finalizing our Iowa plumbing contractor license and expect to begin installations in July 2026. Everyone who completes a water test is on our priority list with priority pricing.
3. Do I have to buy anything?
No. We test your water, explain the numbers, and leave you with a printed report. If you want to install a system later, you are first in line. That is it.
4. What do you test for?
Total dissolved solids, hardness, chlorine and chloramine, iron, pH, nitrate indicators, and visible sediment. The printed report is yours to keep.
5. How long does the test take?
About 30 minutes. We come to your home at a time that works for you.
6. Is my information shared with anyone?
No. We do not sell or share contact information. See our privacy policy for the specifics.
7. What areas do you serve?
Currently taking water test appointments in West Des Moines, Waukee, Ankeny, Urbandale, Clive, Johnston, and surrounding Central Iowa communities.
8. Why does Des Moines water matter so much?
Central Iowa water comes primarily from the Raccoon and Des Moines Rivers, which carry nitrate levels from agricultural runoff. Hardness in the metro averages 9 grains per gallon, above the national average. These conditions affect taste, appliance life, and for some families, health.
9. Do you test well water or only city water?
Both. Well water testing is especially valuable because well water varies household to household.
10. How are you different from Culligan, Kinetico, or Rainsoft?
We are locally owned, not a dealership or franchise. We charge flat rate pricing, not quotes tied to a sales commission structure. We focus on two things (reverse osmosis and water heater maintenance) rather than selling every product in a catalog. And we never send a salesperson. A licensed technician tests your water and explains your options. You decide.

Ready to find out what is in your water?

Free in-home water test. Printed report. No sales pressure. Book in 90 seconds.

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