Water Quality: Salem, MO
2 water systems • 5,858 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Salem is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 5,858 people, and has 21 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 10 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Salem's violation count is 45% below the national average for Missouri. Contaminants associated with violations include Gross Alpha.
Contaminants Found
Alpha-emitting radioactive particles increase cancer risk, particularly from bone and other internal cancers.
Common source: Natural uranium and radium in geological formations
EPA limit: 15 pCi/L (excluding radon and uranium)
Water Systems Serving Salem
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALEM PWS | MO4010721 | Groundwater | 4,736 | 14 |
| DENT COUNTY PWSD 1 | MO4024196 | Groundwater | 1,122 | 7 |
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.