Water Quality in CARTHAGE, MO (64836)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 64836.

131

Total Violations

Health-Based

114

Monitoring / Reporting

126

Resolved

What does this mean?

126 of 131 violations have been resolved. 17 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 114 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.

Water systems: 43 Population served: 21,362

Violations Detail (131 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 8, 2025	Active	N/A
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
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
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
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	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 12, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Active	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Active	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 27, 2024	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Nitrate-Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate-Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate-Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate-Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 29, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 5, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 27, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(28)

Groundwater Rule

Sep 8Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

E. COLI

May 31Resolved

E. COLI

May 31Resolved

E. COLI

May 31Resolved

E. COLI

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

Mar 12Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

2024(29)

Groundwater Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

Mar 27Resolved

How Does This Compare?

CARTHAGE (64836) has 131 recorded violations, including 17 health-based. 5 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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

Water Quality in CARTHAGE, MO (64836)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (131 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(28)

2024(29)

2023(31)

2022(22)

2021(21)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

UV Water Purifier

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