D39/100

FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 1 — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,500 people · Missouri

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
MO6024211
Violations
14

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

2

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov

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 FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 1

Is FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 1 water safe to drink?

FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 1 water receives a grade of D (39/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 14 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 1 detected?

31 contaminants were tested in FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 1's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 1 have any EPA violations?

Yes, FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 1 has 14 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MCL. 11 are health-based violations.

How many people does FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 1 serve?

FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 1 serves approximately 3,500 people, Missouri. The system provides water to 1 community: Washington.

What type of water does FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 1 provide?

FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 1 sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MO6024211.

How does FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 1 compare to other utilities in Missouri?

FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 1 scores 39/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Missouri state page for a full comparison of water systems.

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