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LEADWOOD PWS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,192 people · Missouri

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MO4010456
Violations
80

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

4

Unresolved

4

Health-Related

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: July 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025Verify 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: August 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify 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: August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

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 LEADWOOD PWS

Is LEADWOOD PWS water safe to drink?

LEADWOOD PWS water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 80 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has LEADWOOD PWS detected?

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

Does LEADWOOD PWS have any EPA violations?

Yes, LEADWOOD PWS has 80 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 54 are health-based violations.

How many people does LEADWOOD PWS serve?

LEADWOOD PWS serves approximately 1,192 people, Missouri. The system provides water to 1 community: Leadwood.

What type of water does LEADWOOD PWS provide?

LEADWOOD PWS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MO4010456.

How does LEADWOOD PWS compare to other utilities in Missouri?

LEADWOOD PWS scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). 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

Leadwood