Water Quality: Cape Girardeau, MO
11 water systems • 41,436 people served
Multiple Health Violations241
Total Violations
162
Health-Based Violations
11
Water Systems
41,436
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Cape Girardeau has 162 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Chlorine Dioxide, E. coli, Gross Alpha, HAA5, Total Organic Carbon. In total, 241 violations are on record for 11 water systems serving 41,436 people.
Contaminants Found
Chlorine Dioxide
E. coli
Gross Alpha
HAA5
Total Organic Carbon
Water Systems Serving Cape Girardeau
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS | MO4010136 | Groundwater | 39,941 | 12 |
| CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY PWSD 5 | MO4021532 | Groundwater | 485 | 9 |
| PARKWOOD ESTATES LLC | MO4048083 | Groundwater | 350 | 25 |
| WINDWOOD ESTATES SUBD | MO4031196 | Groundwater | 170 | 7 |
| MID AMERICA TEEN CHALLENGE | MO4079503 | Groundwater | 135 | 19 |
| NORTH HILLS ESTATES | MO4036144 | Groundwater | 100 | 6 |
| ENCLAVE APTS & AFFORDABLE MINI STORAGE | MO4071647 | Groundwater | 92 | 4 |
| ROYAL LAKE ESTATES | MO4031334 | Groundwater | 52 | 0 |
| WESTLAKE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION | MO4031453 | Groundwater | 50 | 157 |
| WINFIELD POINTE ESTATES | MO4031534 | Groundwater | 33 | 0 |
| UPPER BEND ROAD SUBDIVISION | MO4030289 | Groundwater | 28 | 2 |
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.