Water Quality: Weston, MO
3 water systems • 4,190 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Weston is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 4,190 people, and has 67 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 12 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Weston's violation count is 76% above the national average for Missouri. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, TTHM.
Contaminants Found
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
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 Weston
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTON PWS | MO1010851 | Groundwater | 1,850 | 18 |
| PLATTE COUNTY PWSD 7 | MO1024481 | Groundwater | 1,725 | 15 |
| PLATTE COUNTY PWSD 3 | MO1024477 | Groundwater | 615 | 34 |
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.