Water Quality in Cape Girardeau, MO (63701)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 63701.
Active Health Violations
9 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
39,345
Population
33
Water Systems
28
Violations (5yr)
9
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (33)
Cape Girardeau Pws
1 health-basedCape Girardeau County Pwsd 5
Rhodes 101 Convenience Store
All resolvedParkwood Estates Llc
Nell Holcomb R 4 Elementary School
Rhodes 101 Travel Center
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
Twin Lakes Subdivision
Windwood Estates Subd
All resolvedMintahama Program Center
Mid America Teen Challenge
All resolvedVerdesian Inc
8 health-basedStarvue Trailer Court
North Hills Estates
All resolvedEnclave Apts & Affordable Mini Storage
Rolling Hills Subd
Pilot House Tavern
Rhodes 101 Stop-Midway
Royal Lake Estates
Barnabas Assisted Living East
Westlake Meadows Subdivision
Little Rascals Daycare
Pizzaria Adagio
Zion United Methodist Church
Winfield Pointe Estates
Cherokee West
Peaceful Valley Baptist Camp
Upper Bend Road Subdivision
Cape Girardeau-River Plant
Hickory Hollow Mhp
Cape Girardeau-Well Plt
Iona Baptist Church
Cape Girardeau-Cape Rock
Contaminants Found
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Cape Girardeau (63701) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 28.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.