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CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 39,941 people · Missouri

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MO4010136
Violations
39

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.004 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: May 21, 2025 – June 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Failed treatment technique requirements

When: April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: February 21, 2025 – June 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS

Is CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS water safe to drink?

CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS water receives a grade of C (50/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 39 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS detected?

66 contaminants were tested in CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS have any EPA violations?

Yes, CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS has 39 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS serve?

CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS serves approximately 39,941 people, Missouri. The system provides water to 1 community: Cape Girardeau.

What type of water does CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS provide?

CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MO4010136.

How does CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS compare to other utilities in Missouri?

CAPE GIRARDEAU PWS scores 50/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Missouri state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Cape Girardeau