Water Quality: Branson, MO
15 water systems • 21,017 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Branson is served by 15 public water systems with a combined service population of 21,017 people, and has 338 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 20 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Branson's violation count is 787% above the national average for Missouri. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, E. coli, Gross Alpha.
Contaminants Found
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Alpha-emitting radioactive particles increase cancer risk, particularly from bone and other internal cancers.
Common source: Natural uranium and radium in geological formations
EPA limit: 15 pCi/L (excluding radon and uranium)
Water Systems Serving Branson
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANSON PWS | MO5010096 | Surface Water | 12,640 | 3 |
| TANEY COUNTY PWSD 3 | MO5024602 | Groundwater | 6,000 | 11 |
| MEADOW RIDGE SUBDIVISION | MO5030915 | Groundwater | 710 | 13 |
| TREEHOUSE CONDOMINIUMS | MO5036352 | Groundwater | 445 | 31 |
| SYCAMORE RIDGE SUBDIVISION | MO5031437 | Groundwater | 250 | 8 |
| WILDERNESS MOUNTAIN LODGE | MO5036359 | Groundwater | 200 | 1 |
| OZARK PARK ESTATES | MO5048271 | Groundwater | 150 | 180 |
| LAKE TANEYCOMO WOODS | MO5036012 | Groundwater | 141 | 6 |
| BRANSON VIEW ESTATES | MO5041212 | Groundwater | 113 | 2 |
| RED CEDAR PT HOMEOWNERS ASSN INC | MO5030930 | Groundwater | 90 | 7 |
| TANEYCOMO HIGHLANDS SUBD INC | MO5031159 | Groundwater | 85 | 20 |
| PATTERSON DUCK CLUB POA | MO5030380 | Groundwater | 83 | 9 |
| FALL CREEK HEIGHTS SUBD | MO5031149 | Groundwater | 50 | 10 |
| CAPS COVE SUBD | MO5031172 | Groundwater | 30 | 2 |
| GREEN ACRES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION | MO5031621 | Groundwater | 30 | 35 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.