Water Quality: Potosi, MO
3 water systems • 3,930 people served
Multiple Health Violations72
Total Violations
30
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Systems
3,930
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Potosi has 30 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Gross Alpha. In total, 72 violations are on record for 3 water systems serving 3,930 people.
Contaminants Found
Gross Alpha
Water Systems Serving Potosi
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POTOSI PWS | MO6010659 | Groundwater | 2,527 | 37 |
| POTOSI EAST | MO6069096 | Groundwater | 900 | 14 |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY PWSD 1 | MO6024633 | Groundwater | 503 | 21 |
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.