RICHLAND PWS

PWSID: MO3010684 · Richland, MO · Serves 1,863 people

Health Violations

RICHLAND PWS has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,863
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

RICHLAND PWS (PWSID MO3010684) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 1,863 people in Richland, MO, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Missouri drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including E. coli. Recorded violations span 2018–2025.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Missouri state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
MO3010684
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Richland, MO
Population Served
1,863
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Jan 13, 2025
E. coli Yes Jun 1, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RICHLAND PWS water safe to drink?
RICHLAND PWS has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does RICHLAND PWS serve?
RICHLAND PWS serves 1,863 people in Richland, MO. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does RICHLAND PWS have?
RICHLAND PWS has 2 total violations on record spanning 2018–2025. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in RICHLAND PWS water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: E. coli.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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