Fenton Water Quality

Missouri

Health Violations

The tap water in Fenton, Missouri is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 173 people. 10 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 4010 in 2023. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

3
Water Systems
173
Population Served
10
Total Violations
10
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Fenton, Missouri is delivered through 3 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 173 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 Fenton shows 10 total violations across all 3 systems, of which 10 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 4010, 0400, 0700, 3100. 4 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 Violations Status
FRONTIER ESTATES 120 7 Health
WALKER HILL MHP 30 1 Health
BIG VALLEY COURT 23 2 Health

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 Begin Date
4010 2023-07-01
4010 2023-07-01
4010 2023-07-01
4010 2023-07-01
4010 2023-07-01
0400 2023-06-05
0400 2023-06-05
0700 2015-09-19
0700 2015-09-19
3100 2013-01-01

TRI Facilities in Fenton

Facility Total Releases
St Louis Marble Co 23.5K lbs
Control Devices 744 lbs
Killark a Dvision of Hubbell 1 lbs
Basf Corp 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fenton, Missouri water safe to drink?
Fenton is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 173 people. 10 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 Fenton have?
Fenton water systems have a total of 10 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 10 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Fenton water?
Health-based violations for Fenton water systems include the following contaminants: 4010, 0400, 0700, 3100. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Fenton?
3 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Fenton, Missouri, collectively covering approximately 173 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Fenton get its drinking water?
Fenton's water supply comes from 3 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 Fenton?
Yes, 4 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Fenton, Missouri, reporting a combined 24.3K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

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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