Water Quality: Columbia, MO
6 water systems • 206,254 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Columbia is served by 6 public water systems with a combined service population of 206,254 people, and has 32 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Columbia's violation count is 16% below the national average for Missouri.
Water Systems Serving Columbia
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF COLUMBIA UTILITIES | MO3010181 | Groundwater | 126,254 | 2 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI COLUMBIA | MO3069001 | Groundwater | 40,000 | 0 |
| BOONE COUNTY CONS PWSD 1 | MO3024055 | Groundwater | 24,700 | 0 |
| BOONE COUNTY PWSD 9 | MO3024058 | Groundwater | 15,035 | 4 |
| GREEN HILLS MHP | MO3048033 | Groundwater | 195 | 18 |
| HATTON HILLS MHP | MO3041238 | Groundwater | 70 | 8 |
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.