Water Quality in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (63701)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 63701.
70
Total Violations
32
Health-Based
38
Monitoring / Reporting
68
Resolved
What does this mean?
68 of 70 violations have been resolved. 32 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 38 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (70 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 20, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(11)
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Public Notice
75
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Groundwater Rule
41
Groundwater Rule
41
Groundwater Rule
41
Public Notice
75
2024(15)
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Public Notice
75
How Does This Compare?
CAPE GIRARDEAU (63701) has 70 recorded violations, including 32 health-based. 2 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
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
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.