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HARRISON COUNTY PWSD 2 — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,740 people · Missouri

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MO1024242
Violations
18

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.43 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: May 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025Rule: Total Coliform 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, 2025 – January 31, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: November 4, 2024 – January 7, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

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: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

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: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 8, 2024 – July 10, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: June 10, 2024 – March 7, 2025Rule: 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 HARRISON COUNTY PWSD 2

Is HARRISON COUNTY PWSD 2 water safe to drink?

HARRISON COUNTY PWSD 2 water receives a grade of D (35/100), which is considered poor. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 18 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has HARRISON COUNTY PWSD 2 detected?

32 contaminants were tested in HARRISON COUNTY PWSD 2's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does HARRISON COUNTY PWSD 2 have any EPA violations?

Yes, HARRISON COUNTY PWSD 2 has 18 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MON, MR, Other. 9 are health-based violations.

How many people does HARRISON COUNTY PWSD 2 serve?

HARRISON COUNTY PWSD 2 serves approximately 3,740 people, Missouri. The system provides water to 1 community: Bethany.

What type of water does HARRISON COUNTY PWSD 2 provide?

HARRISON COUNTY PWSD 2 sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MO1024242.

How does HARRISON COUNTY PWSD 2 compare to other utilities in Missouri?

HARRISON COUNTY PWSD 2 scores 35/100 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.

Cities Served

Bethany