Cape Girardeau Water Quality

Compiled by PlainEnviro Editorial, Environmental Data Editorial Team · July 13, 2026

Missouri

Health Violations

The tap water in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is served by 11 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 41,436 people. 162 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0700 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

Water Systems

41,436

Population Served

162

Total Violations

162

Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is delivered through 11 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 41,436 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Cape Girardeau shows 162 total violations across all 11 systems, of which 162 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 0700, 8000, 3100, 4000, 4010. 7 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Missouri drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name	Pop. Served	Source	Violations	Status
CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS	39,941	Groundwater	1	Health
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY PWSD 5	485	Groundwater	7	Health
PARKWOOD ESTATES LLC	350	Groundwater	0	Clean
WINDWOOD ESTATES SUBD	170	Groundwater	0	Clean
MID AMERICA TEEN CHALLENGE	135	Groundwater	0	Clean
NORTH HILLS ESTATES	100	Groundwater	0	Clean
ENCLAVE APTS & AFFORDABLE MINI STORAGE	92	Groundwater	4	Health
ROYAL LAKE ESTATES	52	Groundwater	0	Clean
WESTLAKE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION	50	Groundwater	150	Health
WINFIELD POINTE ESTATES	33	Groundwater	0	Clean
UPPER BEND ROAD SUBDIVISION	28	Groundwater	0	Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant	Category	Begin Date	End Date	Enforcement
0700	TT	2025-04-01	2025-04-30	1817
8000	MCL	2019-07-01	2019-07-31	15
8000	MCL	2019-07-01	2019-07-31	15
8000	MCL	2019-03-01	2019-03-31	15
8000	MCL	2019-03-01	2019-03-31	15
3100	MCL	2015-08-01	2015-08-31	1389
3100	MCL	2015-08-01	2015-08-31	1389
4000	MCL	2015-01-01	2015-12-31	37
4000	MCL	2015-01-01	2015-12-31	1392
4000	MCL	2015-01-01	2015-12-31	1392
4010	MCL	2015-01-01	2015-12-31	1392
4010	MCL	2015-01-01	2015-12-31	1392
4000	MCL	2014-10-01	2015-09-30	40
4000	MCL	2014-10-01	2015-09-30	1389
4000	MCL	2014-10-01	2015-09-30	1389
4010	MCL	2014-10-01	2015-09-30	1389
4010	MCL	2014-10-01	2015-09-30	1389
4000	MCL	2014-07-01	2015-06-30	40
4000	MCL	2014-07-01	2015-06-30	1389
4000	MCL	2014-07-01	2015-06-30	1389
4010	MCL	2014-07-01	2015-06-30	1389
4010	MCL	2014-07-01	2015-06-30	1389
4000	MCL	2014-04-01	2015-03-31	1389
4000	MCL	2014-04-01	2015-03-31	1389
4010	MCL	2014-04-01	2015-03-31	1389
4010	MCL	2014-04-01	2015-03-31	1389
4000	MCL	2014-01-01	2014-12-31	1389
4000	MCL	2014-01-01	2014-12-31	1389
4010	MCL	2014-01-01	2014-12-31	1389
4010	MCL	2014-01-01	2014-12-31	1389
4000	MCL	2013-10-01	2014-09-30	1389
4000	MCL	2013-10-01	2014-09-30	1389
4010	MCL	2013-10-01	2014-09-30	1389
4010	MCL	2013-10-01	2014-09-30	1389
4000	MCL	2013-07-01	2014-06-30	1389
4000	MCL	2013-07-01	2014-06-30	1389
4010	MCL	2013-07-01	2014-06-30	1389
4010	MCL	2013-07-01	2014-06-30	1389
4000	MCL	2013-04-01	2014-03-31	40
4000	MCL	2013-04-01	2014-03-31	1389
4000	MCL	2013-04-01	2014-03-31	1389
4010	MCL	2013-04-01	2014-03-31	1389
4010	MCL	2013-04-01	2014-03-31	1389
4000	MCL	2013-01-01	2013-12-31	40
4000	MCL	2013-01-01	2013-12-31	1389
4000	MCL	2013-01-01	2013-12-31	1389
4010	MCL	2013-01-01	2013-12-31	1389
4010	MCL	2013-01-01	2013-12-31	1389
4000	MCL	2012-10-01	2013-09-30	40
4000	MCL	2012-10-01	2013-09-30	1389

TRI Facilities in Cape Girardeau

Facility	Industry	Total Releases	Chemicals
Biokyowa Inc	Food	3.6M lbs	7
Buzzi Unicem Usa-Cape Girardeau	Nonmetallic Mineral Product	904.5K lbs	87
Qc Corp	Chemicals	31.5K lbs	7
Leggett & Platt Inc	Plastics and Rubber	9.9K lbs	3
Safety-Kleen Systems Cape Girardeau (cap)	Hazardous Waste	7.6K lbs	4
Mid South Steel Products	Fabricated Metals	1.8K lbs	2
Spartech	Plastics and Rubber	20 lbs	2

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cape Girardeau, Missouri water safe to drink? ▼

Cape Girardeau is served by 11 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 41,436 people. 162 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.

How many water violations does Cape Girardeau have? ▼

Cape Girardeau water systems have a total of 162 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 162 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.

What contaminants were found in Cape Girardeau water? ▼

Health-based violations for Cape Girardeau water systems include the following contaminants: 0700, 8000, 3100, 4000, 4010. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).

How many water systems serve Cape Girardeau? ▼

11 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Cape Girardeau, Missouri, collectively covering approximately 41,436 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).

Where does Cape Girardeau get its drinking water? ▼

Cape Girardeau's water supply comes from 11 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.

Are there pollution sources near Cape Girardeau? ▼

Yes, 7 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, reporting a combined 4.6M lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

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About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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