Water Quality in Gainesville, MO (65655)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 65655.

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 10 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 70% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,435

Population

8

Water Systems

12

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Gainesville Pws

1 health-based
Groundwater 742 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bob'S Place

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Hitch N Post

1 health-based
Groundwater 30 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Ozark County Senior Center

All resolved
Groundwater 30 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Rusty Rail Pub

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Isabella Cafe

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Cedar Tap Cafe

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

The Grapevine

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

7 violations
All resolved
Nitrate-NitriteMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
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
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Gainesville (65655) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.

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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.

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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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