Water Quality in St Joseph, MO (64483)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 64483.

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 11 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 72% of US ZIP codes.

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

591

Population

3

Water Systems

13

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

Mo American St Joseph

Groundwater 89,171 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Andrew County Pwsd 4

All resolved
Purchased groundwater 600 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.54 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1480 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Rosendale Pws

2 health-based
Purchased groundwater 142 people served
7 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
5 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
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
3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1480 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

St Joseph (64483) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13.

Fewer violations 72th 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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