A93/100
FESTUS PWS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 12,054 people · Missouri
Water Source
GUP
County
—
System ID
MO6010276
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2014.
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 FESTUS PWS
Is FESTUS PWS water safe to drink?
FESTUS PWS water receives a grade of A (93/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 54 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has FESTUS PWS detected?
54 contaminants were tested in FESTUS PWS's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does FESTUS PWS have any EPA violations?
Yes, FESTUS PWS has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does FESTUS PWS serve?
FESTUS PWS serves approximately 12,054 people, Missouri. The system provides water to 1 community: Festus.
What type of water does FESTUS PWS provide?
FESTUS PWS sources its water from gup. The utility's system ID is MO6010276.
How does FESTUS PWS compare to other utilities in Missouri?
FESTUS PWS scores 93/100 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.