POTOSI PWS

PWSID: MO6010659 · Potosi, MO · Serves 2,527 people

Health Violations

POTOSI PWS has 26 health-based violations out of 26 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,527
Total Violations
26
Health Violations
26
Source Type
Groundwater

POTOSI PWS (PWSID MO6010659) 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 2,527 people in Potosi, MO, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Missouri drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 26 total violations, with 26 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 1993–2015.

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)
MO6010659
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Potosi, MO
Population Served
2,527
Health Violations
Yes (26)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 26 26

Violation History (26)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Dec 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Dec 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jan 1, 2001
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jan 1, 2001
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1999
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1999
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jan 1, 1999
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jan 1, 1999
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes May 1, 1998
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes May 1, 1998
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Oct 1, 1997
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Oct 1, 1997
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1997
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1997
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1996
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1996
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 1996
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 1996
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Nov 1, 1994
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Nov 1, 1994
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1994
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1994
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1993
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1993

Frequently Asked Questions

Is POTOSI PWS water safe to drink?
POTOSI PWS has 26 health-based violations out of 26 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 POTOSI PWS serve?
POTOSI PWS serves 2,527 people in Potosi, MO. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does POTOSI PWS have?
POTOSI PWS has 26 total violations on record spanning 1993–2015. 26 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in POTOSI 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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