Our History

Since its origination in 1960, Thorpe Water Development started as a family-owned water supply company serving new rural housing developments, a Public Water Supply where municipal water was not available.  A Public Water Supply consists of systems serving 15 taps or 25 people at least 60 days per year. This requiring monitoring and sampling of each system as mandated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources under the systems Operation Permit as well as under the Safe Drinking Water Act. These systems eliminated the need for homeowners to construct their own individual water supply and aided to improve the safety and quality of the water consumed. The systems are run in much the same fashion as a municipality, all samples are analyzed by a state-certified laboratory, and results are submitted as required under their permits to the state. This makes Thorpe Water a unique operation, having the expertise and the certified personnel to operate with the laws. Today, Thorpe Water Development owns 7 private water systems and contract operates additional systems throughout Polk and Dallas County.    We currently employ 7 full-time and 2 part-time employees. Our personnel are state certified and undergo continuing education to comply with their certifications.

Where we are today

Since the beginning, we have worked diligently toward creating a special bond with our customers. We believe the quality of customer service, makes a business.  Throughout the years Thorpe has been involved with well construction and continues to provide the following services:

• Quality pump and well service repair
• Trenchless aaterlines
• Well abandonments
• Boring
• Hydrant installation & repairs

With our vast knowledge, we are the experts you can trust to design and install a water system to meet your needs whether its residential or commercial.

Get In Touch!

 Our office is located at 1485 N.E. 70th Avenue, Ankeny, Iowa. We are proud of our personnel and their ability to give fast, courteous, and affordable service for all your water needs. Thorpe Water Development Company has spent 60+ years educating, expanding and obtaining customer TRUST and SATISFACTION in the water field.

Give us a call and let the experts see what they can do for you!