Water Quality in Alton, MO (65606)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 65606.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 6 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are3 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 43% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,381

Population

6

Water Systems

3

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

Alton Pws

Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Oregon County Pwsd 1

All resolved
Groundwater 900 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.87 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Jenkins Elem School

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Argo'S Trading Post

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Macedonia Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Many Springs Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.87 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Alton (65606) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 43th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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