FORDLAND PWS

PWSID: MO5010283 · Fordland, MO · Serves 800 people

Health Violations

FORDLAND PWS has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
800
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Groundwater

FORDLAND PWS (PWSID MO5010283) 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 800 people in Fordland, MO, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Missouri drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2015–2015.

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)
MO5010283
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Fordland, MO
Population Served
800
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 3 3

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Nov 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FORDLAND PWS water safe to drink?
FORDLAND PWS has 3 health-based violations out of 3 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 FORDLAND PWS serve?
FORDLAND PWS serves 800 people in Fordland, MO. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does FORDLAND PWS have?
FORDLAND PWS has 3 total violations on record spanning 2015–2015. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in FORDLAND 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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