Water Quality: Springfield, MO
12 water systems • 212,286 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Springfield is served by 12 public water systems with a combined service population of 212,286 people, and has 144 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 8 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Springfield's violation count is 278% above the national average for Missouri. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, E. coli.
Contaminants Found
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
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)
Water Systems Serving Springfield
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPRINGFIELD PWS | MO5010754 | Surface Water | 210,898 | 2 |
| HIGHLANDS SEWER & WATER ASSN INC | MO5030690 | Groundwater | 411 | 10 |
| COLONY COVE MHP | MO5048264 | Groundwater | 210 | 5 |
| ANNISTON PWS | MO4010018 | Groundwater | 175 | 39 |
| TWIN RIDGES PARK INC | MO5048032 | Groundwater | 125 | 7 |
| OAK CREST ESTATES MOBILE HOME SUBD | MO5048194 | Groundwater | 105 | 24 |
| WHITE PINE VILLAGE | MO5048267 | Groundwater | 80 | 11 |
| GOLDEN OAK VILLAGE SUBD | MO5031325 | Groundwater | 60 | 9 |
| PEACE OF MIND ESTATES | MO5036241 | Groundwater | 60 | 3 |
| WILDEN HEIGHTS HOA | MO5036192 | Groundwater | 58 | 9 |
| SHADY ACRES MHP | MO5048013 | Groundwater | 54 | 16 |
| SHADY OAK RV & TINY HOME PARK | MO5048211 | Groundwater | 50 | 9 |
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.
Other Cities in Missouri
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.