Water Quality: Benton, MO
2 water systems • 957 people served
Some Concerns8
Total Violations
2
Health-Based Violations
2
Water Systems
957
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Benton has 2 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Gross Alpha. In total, 8 violations are on record for 2 water systems serving 957 people.
Contaminants Found
Gross Alpha
Water Systems Serving Benton
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENTON PWS | MO4010062 | Groundwater | 885 | 7 |
| NEW HAMBURG SOUTH END | MO4031611 | Groundwater | 72 | 1 |
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.
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.