Water Quality in JEFFERSON CITY, MO (65101)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 65101.
13
Total Violations
4
Health-Based
9
Monitoring / Reporting
12
Resolved
What does this mean?
12 of 13 violations have been resolved. 4 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 9 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 (13 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 26, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 14, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 14, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 14, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 14, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Feb 28, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Feb 28, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Feb 28, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(1)
Public Notice
75
2023(8)
Public Notice
75
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
How Does This Compare?
JEFFERSON CITY (65101) has 13 recorded violations, including 4 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.