Water Quality in Mount Vernon, MO (65712)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 65712.
Active Health Violations
8 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
9,015
Population
24
Water Systems
80
Violations (5yr)
8
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)
Mount Vernon Pws
Snells Dx
Baptist Hill Assembly
All resolvedMissouri Rehabilitation Center
Ozark Petroleum
Sand Lot Baseball Complex
Bolien Standard Service
Church In Action
Park Woods Water Company Inc
All resolvedSummit Baptist Church
All resolvedCountry Junction
2 health-basedMount Vernon Trailer Park
First Steps Learn & Grow Preschl/Daycare
3v Corp
All resolvedOzark Electric Cooperative
Jamestowne Mhp
5 health-basedLonghorn Arena
1 health-basedKims Kountry Daycare
Runway Cafe
Airport Diner
Boondocks
Chesapeake Baptist Church
Freedom Christian Center
All resolvedStop & Shop
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Mount Vernon (65712) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 80.
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.
Activated Carbon Filter
Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.
Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified
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.