SALEM PWS

PWSID: MO4010721 · Salem, MO · Serves 4,736 people

Health Violations

SALEM PWS has 10 health-based violations out of 10 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
4,736
Total Violations
10
Health Violations
10
Source Type
Groundwater

SALEM PWS (PWSID MO4010721) 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 4,736 people in Salem, MO, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Missouri drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 10 total violations, with 10 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)
MO4010721
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Salem, MO
Population Served
4,736
Health Violations
Yes (10)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 10 10

Violation History (10)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Dec 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Dec 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 1996
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 1996
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 1996
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 1996
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1991
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1991
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 1991
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 1991

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SALEM PWS water safe to drink?
SALEM PWS has 10 health-based violations out of 10 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 SALEM PWS serve?
SALEM PWS serves 4,736 people in Salem, MO. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SALEM PWS have?
SALEM PWS has 10 total violations on record spanning 1991–2015. 10 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SALEM 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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