Water Quality: Lake Ozark, MO
5 water systems • 12,099 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Lake Ozark is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 12,099 people, and has 163 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Lake Ozark's violation count is 328% above the national average for Missouri. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
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
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Water Systems Serving Lake Ozark
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMDEN COUNTY PWSD 4 HORSESHOE BEND | MO3021377 | Groundwater | 7,912 | 120 |
| CAMDEN COUNTY PWSD #4 SHAWNEE BEND | MO3031201 | Groundwater | 2,065 | 10 |
| LAKE OZARK PWS | MO3010441 | Groundwater | 2,007 | 15 |
| BEACH CLUB CONDO ASSN | MO3302314 | Groundwater | 65 | 9 |
| HIDDEN OAKS ESTATES | MO3031207 | Groundwater | 50 | 9 |
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.