Water Quality: Branson West, MO
12 water systems • 3,162 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Branson West is served by 12 public water systems with a combined service population of 3,162 people, and has 336 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 14 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Branson West's violation count is 782% 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 West
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PWSD 2 OF STONE COUNTY 265 | MO5021421 | Groundwater | 1,535 | 2 |
| BRANSON WEST PWS | MO5010158 | Groundwater | 484 | 5 |
| GOBBLERS MOUNTAIN PARKVIEW WATER ASSOCIA | MO5036170 | Groundwater | 381 | 29 |
| OAK CREEK PARKWAY SUBD | MO5031194 | Groundwater | 240 | 5 |
| STARRVILLE PARK | MO5242478 | Groundwater | 100 | 5 |
| CEDAR COVE PARK SUBD | MO5031097 | Groundwater | 75 | 9 |
| HORIZON WEST SUBDIVISION | MO5031284 | Groundwater | 75 | 0 |
| HORIZON MHP | MO5048047 | Groundwater | 68 | 15 |
| STARLIGHT VILLAGE | MO5030473 | Groundwater | 65 | 251 |
| SCOTTSDALE PARK PROPERTY OWNERS ASSN | MO5036353 | Groundwater | 62 | 7 |
| DD16 POA | MO5031473 | Groundwater | 39 | 5 |
| OZARK MOUNTAIN VILLAGE HOMES | MO5036263 | Groundwater | 38 | 3 |
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.