Water Quality in Poplar Bluff, MO (63954)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 63954.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 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 21 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.

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

954

Population

7

Water Systems

23

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)

Poplar Bluff Pws

1 health-based
Surface water 17,043 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.22 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Butler County Pwsd 1

Groundwater 11,500 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.42 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Neelyville Pws

1 health-based
Purchased groundwater 310 people served
22 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

State Line Steak & Fish House

Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations

Bel-Air Drivein

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Lakeview Country Club

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Motor Harbor Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

13 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.22 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Poplar Bluff (63954) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 23.

Fewer violations 81th 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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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