Water Quality in INDEPENDENCE, MO (64050)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 64050.
10
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
10
Monitoring / Reporting
9
Resolved
What does this mean?
9 of 10 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 10 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 (10 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Feb 18, 2023 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 29, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 29, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| E. COLI | Monitoring | 0 | N/A | Sep 22, 2021 | Resolved | Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations |
| E. COLI | Monitoring | 0 | N/A | Sep 22, 2021 | Resolved | Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations |
| E. COLI | Monitoring | 0 | N/A | Sep 22, 2021 | Resolved | Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations |
| E. COLI | Monitoring | 0 | N/A | Jul 8, 2021 | Resolved | Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations |
| E. COLI | Monitoring | 0 | N/A | Jul 8, 2021 | Resolved | Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations |
| E. COLI | Monitoring | 0 | N/A | Jul 8, 2021 | Resolved | Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations |
| E. COLI | Monitoring | 0 | N/A | Jul 8, 2021 | Resolved | Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations |
Violation Timeline
2023(1)
Public Notice
75
2022(2)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
How Does This Compare?
INDEPENDENCE (64050) has 10 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 1 remains 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.
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.