Kirksville Water Quality

Missouri

Health Violations

The tap water in Kirksville, Missouri is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 25,066 people. 15 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2022. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
25,066
Population Served
15
Total Violations
15
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Kirksville, Missouri is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 25,066 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 Kirksville shows 15 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 15 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 2950, 2920. 2 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
KIRKSVILLE PWS 17,566 15 Health
ADAIR COUNTY PWSD 1 7,500 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 Begin Date
2950 2022-04-01
2950 2022-04-01
2950 2022-04-01
2950 2022-04-01
2950 2022-01-01
2950 2022-01-01
2950 2022-01-01
2920 2017-04-01
2920 2017-04-01
2920 2005-10-01
2920 2005-10-01
2920 2004-01-01
2920 2004-01-01
2920 2003-01-01
2920 2003-01-01

TRI Facilities in Kirksville

Facility Total Releases
The Kraft Heinz Co 23.3K lbs
Warren County Concrete - Kirksville North 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kirksville, Missouri water safe to drink?
Kirksville is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 25,066 people. 15 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 Kirksville have?
Kirksville water systems have a total of 15 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 15 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Kirksville water?
Health-based violations for Kirksville water systems include the following contaminants: 2950, 2920. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Kirksville?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Kirksville, Missouri, collectively covering approximately 25,066 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Kirksville get its drinking water?
Kirksville's water supply comes from 2 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 Kirksville?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Kirksville, Missouri, reporting a combined 23.3K 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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