Water Quality: Independence, MO
3 water systems • 120,830 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Independence is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 120,830 people, and has 11 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. Independence's violation count is 71% below the national average for Missouri.
Water Systems Serving Independence
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDEPENDENCE PWS | MO1010399 | Groundwater | 120,000 | 4 |
| HIGHLAND MANOR | MO1041289 | Groundwater | 805 | 7 |
| TRI COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | MO1071079 | Groundwater | 25 | 0 |
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.