BISMARCK PWS

PWSID: MO4010073 · Bismarck, MO · Serves 1,470 people

Health Violations

BISMARCK PWS has 7 health-based violations out of 7 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,470
Total Violations
7
Health Violations
7
Source Type
Groundwater

BISMARCK PWS (PWSID MO4010073) 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 1,470 people in Bismarck, MO, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Missouri drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 7 total violations, with 7 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 1991–2015.

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)
MO4010073
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Bismarck, MO
Population Served
1,470
Health Violations
Yes (7)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 7 7

Violation History (7)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 2009
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 2001
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jan 1, 2001
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Nov 1, 1993
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 1991
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 5, 1991

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BISMARCK PWS water safe to drink?
BISMARCK PWS has 7 health-based violations out of 7 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 BISMARCK PWS serve?
BISMARCK PWS serves 1,470 people in Bismarck, MO. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does BISMARCK PWS have?
BISMARCK PWS has 7 total violations on record spanning 1991–2015. 7 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in BISMARCK PWS water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR).

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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