Water Quality: Memphis, MO
2 water systems • 5,182 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Memphis is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 5,182 people, and has 91 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 21 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Memphis's violation count is 139% above the national average for Missouri. Contaminants associated with violations include Contaminant 2920.
Contaminants Found
Water Systems Serving Memphis
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTLAND COUNTY CONS PWSD 1 | MO2024565 | Surface Water | 3,360 | 2 |
| MEMPHIS PWS | MO2010513 | Surface Water | 1,822 | 89 |
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.