WEST PLAINS PWS

PWSID: MO4010853 · West Plains, MO · Serves 12,864 people

Health Violations

WEST PLAINS PWS has 8 health-based violations out of 8 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
12,864
Total Violations
8
Health Violations
8
Source Type
Surface Water

WEST PLAINS PWS (PWSID MO4010853) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 12,864 people in West Plains, MO, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Missouri drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 8 total violations, with 8 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Turbidity, Arsenic. Recorded violations span 2017–2023.

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)
MO4010853
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
West Plains, MO
Population Served
12,864
Health Violations
Yes (8)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Turbidity 4 4
Arsenic 4 4

Violation History (8)

Contaminant Health Date
Turbidity Yes Jun 1, 2023
Turbidity Yes Jun 1, 2023
Turbidity Yes Jun 1, 2023
Turbidity Yes Jun 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Mar 1, 2021
Arsenic Yes Mar 1, 2021
Arsenic Yes Jun 1, 2017
Arsenic Yes Jun 1, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WEST PLAINS PWS water safe to drink?
WEST PLAINS PWS has 8 health-based violations out of 8 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does WEST PLAINS PWS serve?
WEST PLAINS PWS serves 12,864 people in West Plains, MO. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WEST PLAINS PWS have?
WEST PLAINS PWS has 8 total violations on record spanning 2017–2023. 8 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WEST PLAINS PWS water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Turbidity, Arsenic.

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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