Water Quality: Rich Hill, MO
2 water systems • 3,748 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Rich Hill is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 3,748 people, and has 8 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 5 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Rich Hill's violation count is 79% below the national average for Missouri. Contaminants associated with violations include Fecal Coliform, TTHM.
Contaminants Found
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
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 Rich Hill
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BATES COUNTY PWSD 4 | MO1024033 | Surface Water | 2,348 | 4 |
| RICH HILL PWS | MO1010682 | Surface Water | 1,400 | 4 |
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.