POPLAR BLUFF PWS Water Quality Report
Population
17,043
people served
Water Source
🌊 Surface
rivers, lakes, reservoirs
National Rank
Top 90%
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 1
violation recorded
C
Fair
Safety Grade
1 violation in the past 5 years, including 29 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- MO4010656
- Population Served
- 17,043
- Water Source
- Surface Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Missouri
- EPA Region
- 7
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | ✕ Health-Based | 5 |
| Contaminant 0800 | ✕ Health-Based | 18 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ✕ Health-Based | 6 |
Violation History
2025
1
2017
5
2016
17
2015
6
Total violations on record: 29
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Activated Carbon Filter
Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement
Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade C
Avg: B-C
29violations total
104% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
📍 Mid-to-large system — serves 3× the national average.