CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS

PWSID: MO4010136 · Cape Girardeau, MO · Serves 39,941 people

Health Violations

CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
39,941
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Groundwater

CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS (PWSID MO4010136) 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 39,941 people in Cape Girardeau, MO, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Missouri drinking-water program.

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

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)
MO4010136
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Cape Girardeau, MO
Population Served
39,941
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Apr 1, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS water safe to drink?
CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS has 1 health-based violation out of 1 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 CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS serve?
CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS serves 39,941 people in Cape Girardeau, MO. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS have?
CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS has 1 total violation on record spanning 2025–2025. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Fluoride.

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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