FARMINGTON PWS

PWSID: MO4010270 · Farmington, MO · Serves 18,217 people

Health Violations

FARMINGTON PWS has 40 health-based violations out of 40 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
18,217
Total Violations
40
Health Violations
40
Source Type
Groundwater

FARMINGTON PWS (PWSID MO4010270) 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 18,217 people in Farmington, MO, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Missouri drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 40 total violations, with 40 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Lead & Copper Rule, Copper, Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2009–2025.

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)
MO4010270
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Farmington, MO
Population Served
18,217
Health Violations
Yes (40)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Lead & Copper Rule 18 18
Copper 18 18
Total Coliform (RTCR) 4 4

Violation History (40)

Contaminant Health Date
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Apr 1, 2025
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Oct 1, 2024
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Nov 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 2015
Copper Yes Jan 1, 2014
Copper Yes Oct 1, 2013
Copper Yes Jul 1, 2013
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Apr 1, 2013
Copper Yes Apr 1, 2013
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jan 1, 2013
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Oct 1, 2012
Copper Yes Oct 1, 2012
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jul 1, 2012
Copper Yes Jul 1, 2012
Copper Yes Apr 1, 2012
Copper Yes Jan 1, 2012
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jan 1, 2012
Copper Yes Oct 1, 2011
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Oct 1, 2011
Copper Yes Jul 1, 2011
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jul 1, 2011
Copper Yes Apr 1, 2011
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Apr 1, 2011
Copper Yes Jan 1, 2011
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jan 1, 2011
Copper Yes Oct 1, 2010
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Oct 1, 2010
Copper Yes Jul 1, 2010
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jul 1, 2010
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Apr 1, 2010
Copper Yes Apr 1, 2010
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jan 1, 2010
Copper Yes Jan 1, 2010
Copper Yes Oct 1, 2009
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Oct 1, 2009
Copper Yes Jul 1, 2009
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jul 1, 2009

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FARMINGTON PWS water safe to drink?
FARMINGTON PWS has 40 health-based violations out of 40 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 FARMINGTON PWS serve?
FARMINGTON PWS serves 18,217 people in Farmington, MO. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does FARMINGTON PWS have?
FARMINGTON PWS has 40 total violations on record spanning 2009–2025. 40 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in FARMINGTON PWS water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Lead & Copper Rule, Copper, 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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