Chlorite in U.S. Drinking Water
Health-based violation data for Chlorite from EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Covers all community water systems with violations on record.
Chlorite has been found in violation of EPA standards in 46 water systems across 13 states, with 162 total health-based violations recorded. The most affected states are Texas, Missouri, Kansas.
Chlorite is regulated under the EPA Safe Drinking Water Act, which sets enforceable Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) and associated treatment technique requirements for public water systems. The EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) tracks every recorded violation nationwide and links it back to the specific public water system (PWSID), violation type, and begin date.
Across the United States, PlainEnviro's joined extract contains 162 health-based violation records carrying Chlorite (EPA code 1009) across 46 active community water systems in 13 states. Raw record counts are highest in Texas, Missouri, Kansas, with Texas accounting for 68 records across 15 systems. Health-effect prose is shown only when the official ECHO substance name matches a verified topic; otherwise the portal stays silent rather than inventing guidance.
A health-based violation does not mean residents were necessarily harmed, it means the contaminant exceeded the federal MCL in a compliance sample, triggering notification and remediation requirements. States and utilities maintain primary enforcement responsibility. To check the status of a specific water system, request its most recent Consumer Confidence Report or consult the EPA's Drinking Water Watch portal for the corresponding state.
Violations by State
States ranked by number of health-based violations for Chlorite.
Most Affected Water Systems
Top 50 water systems by number of Chlorite health-based violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chlorite in my water?
Chlorite has been detected in violation of EPA health standards in 46 water systems across 13 states. To check your specific utility, look up your annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) - water systems are required to disclose all violations.
How many water systems have Chlorite violations?
EPA SDWIS records show 46 community water systems with health-based Chlorite violations, totaling 162 violations. These represent cases where the contaminant exceeded the EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL).
Which states have the most Chlorite violations?
The states with the most Chlorite violations are: Texas (68 violations), Missouri (16 violations), Kansas (13 violations), Louisiana (13 violations), Nevada (7 violations).
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About This Data
Violation data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Only health-based violations are shown, these include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations. Monitoring and reporting violations are excluded. Data may not reflect the most current enforcement actions.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.