Water Quality in Cape Girardeau, MO (63755)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 63755.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 13 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 75% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

27,629

Population

27

Water Systems

16

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (27)

Cape Girardeau Pws

1 health-based
Groundwater 39,941 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.57 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Jackson Pws

All resolved
Groundwater 15,000 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.03 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cape Perry County Pwsd 1 South

All resolved
Groundwater 8,545 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 5.39 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Procter & Gamble Paper Prod Co

Groundwater 1,200 people served
0 violations

Cape-Perry Co Pwsd 1 North

Groundwater 577 people served
0 violations

Trail Of Tears State Park Campgrd

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Arrowhead Campgrounds Inc

1 health-based
Groundwater 375 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Eagle Estates

All resolved
Groundwater 366 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Walnut Grove Mhp

Groundwater 210 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Carolina Oaks Plantation

All resolved
Groundwater 126 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.51 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Rapco Horizon County

1 health-based
Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

East Fruitland Water Well Assn

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

Country Village Estates Subdivision

Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Trail Of Tears St Park Visitor Center

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Clover Hill Trailer Park

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Burfordville Attendance Center

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Indian Creek Mhp

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Lakeview Acres Subd

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Brookwood Mhp

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

St Johns United Church Of Chr

Surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Green Valley Mhp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Shepherd Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Natural Gas Pipeline Co

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Perryville Road Rv Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Immanuel Lutheran Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Quail Creek Estates

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Class Act Family Fitness

Purchased groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
7 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.03 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Cape Girardeau (63755) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16.

Fewer violations 75th percentile More violations

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.

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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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