Water Quality: Marshall, MO
3 water systems • 16,414 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Marshall is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 16,414 people, and has 61 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 48 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Marshall's violation count is 60% above the national average for Missouri. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, E. coli, TTHM.
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
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)
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Marshall
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARSHALL PWS | MO2010502 | Groundwater | 12,934 | 16 |
| SALINE COUNTY PWSD 3 | MO2024557 | Groundwater | 3,000 | 32 |
| SALINE COUNTY PWSD 1 | MO2024555 | Groundwater | 480 | 13 |
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.