Water Quality: Poplar Bluff, MO
4 water systems • 28,768 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Poplar Bluff is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 28,768 people, and has 32 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 29 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Poplar Bluff's violation count is 16% below the national average for Missouri. Contaminants associated with violations include Bromate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Probable human carcinogen that increases the risk of kidney and thyroid cancers.
Common source: Ozonation of bromide-containing water; used as flour improver
EPA limit: 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb)
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)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Poplar Bluff
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POPLAR BLUFF PWS | MO4010656 | Surface Water | 17,043 | 29 |
| BUTLER COUNTY PWSD 1 | MO4024070 | Groundwater | 11,500 | 1 |
| W E SEARS YOUTH CENTER | MO4069038 | Groundwater | 150 | 2 |
| CAMELOT ESTATES MHP | MO4048181 | Groundwater | 75 | 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.