A95/100
BUCHANAN COUNTY PWSD 1 — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,115 people · Missouri
Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
MO1024064
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 1998.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About BUCHANAN COUNTY PWSD 1
Is BUCHANAN COUNTY PWSD 1 water safe to drink?
BUCHANAN COUNTY PWSD 1 water receives a grade of A (95/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BUCHANAN COUNTY PWSD 1 detected?
1 contaminants were tested in BUCHANAN COUNTY PWSD 1's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BUCHANAN COUNTY PWSD 1 have any EPA violations?
Yes, BUCHANAN COUNTY PWSD 1 has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1998. Violation types include MR.
How many people does BUCHANAN COUNTY PWSD 1 serve?
BUCHANAN COUNTY PWSD 1 serves approximately 2,115 people, Missouri. The system provides water to 1 community: Rushville.
What type of water does BUCHANAN COUNTY PWSD 1 provide?
BUCHANAN COUNTY PWSD 1 sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MO1024064.
How does BUCHANAN COUNTY PWSD 1 compare to other utilities in Missouri?
BUCHANAN COUNTY PWSD 1 scores 95/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Missouri state page for a full comparison of water systems.