Water Quality in MOUNT VERNON, MO (65712)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 65712.

274

Total Violations

41

Health-Based

233

Monitoring / Reporting

268

Resolved

What does this mean?

268 of 274 violations have been resolved. 41 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 233 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.

Water systems: 24 Population served: 6,613

Violations Detail (274 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 7, 2025ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 16, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 16, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 16, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(33)

Public Notice

75

Sep 7Active

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jul 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jul 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jul 16Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

May 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

May 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

2024(106)

Groundwater Rule

31

Dec 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Dec 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Dec 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Dec 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Nov 30Resolved

E. COLI

34

Oct 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Oct 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Oct 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Oct 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Active

Groundwater Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 29Resolved

Public Notice

76

Sep 29Resolved

Public Notice

76

Sep 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 3Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 3Resolved

Public Notice

76

Aug 3Resolved

Public Notice

76

Aug 3Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

76

Jul 1Resolved

Public Notice

76

Jul 1Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 29Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 25Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 25Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 14Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

MOUNT VERNON (65712) has 274 recorded violations, including 41 health-based. 6 remain 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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.

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