B68/100
HOWARD COUNTY CONS PWSD 1 — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,100 people · Missouri
Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
MO2024259
Violations
9
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: September 1, 2023 – November 9, 2023Rule: 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 HOWARD COUNTY CONS PWSD 1
Is HOWARD COUNTY CONS PWSD 1 water safe to drink?
HOWARD COUNTY CONS PWSD 1 water receives a grade of B (68/100), which is considered good. 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 HOWARD COUNTY CONS PWSD 1 detected?
1 contaminants were tested in HOWARD COUNTY CONS PWSD 1's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does HOWARD COUNTY CONS PWSD 1 have any EPA violations?
Yes, HOWARD COUNTY CONS PWSD 1 has 9 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include TT, MON, MCL. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does HOWARD COUNTY CONS PWSD 1 serve?
HOWARD COUNTY CONS PWSD 1 serves approximately 2,100 people, Missouri. The system provides water to 1 community: Franklin.
What type of water does HOWARD COUNTY CONS PWSD 1 provide?
HOWARD COUNTY CONS 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 MO2024259.
How does HOWARD COUNTY CONS PWSD 1 compare to other utilities in Missouri?
HOWARD COUNTY CONS PWSD 1 scores 68/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Missouri state page for a full comparison of water systems.