Water Quality in Buffalo, MO (65622)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 65622.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 13 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are7 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 57% of US ZIP codes.

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

8,695

Population

13

Water Systems

7

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

Buffalo Pws

Groundwater 3,084 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.98 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Meltons 64 73 Junction

All resolved
Groundwater 300 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Big D Truck Stop Restau

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Prairie Grove School

Groundwater 245 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Long Lane Elem School

Groundwater 183 people served
0 violations

New Hope Baptist Church

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Jos Convenience Store

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Sunshine Estates

All resolved
Groundwater 48 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.37 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Red Top Park

All resolved
Groundwater 30 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 13.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hostetler Dutch Country Store

All resolved
Groundwater 27 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Cafe Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Melton'S 64 & 73 Jct Grocer

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Flowerworks

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
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 AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Nitrate-NitriteMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.37 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Buffalo (65622) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 57th 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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