A85/100
NEW MADRID PWS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,250 people · Missouri
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MO4010570
Violations
7
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 1, 2024 – April 2, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – September 24, 2024Enforcement: 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 NEW MADRID PWS
Is NEW MADRID PWS water safe to drink?
NEW MADRID PWS water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has NEW MADRID PWS detected?
1 contaminants were tested in NEW MADRID PWS's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does NEW MADRID PWS have any EPA violations?
Yes, NEW MADRID PWS has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does NEW MADRID PWS serve?
NEW MADRID PWS serves approximately 3,250 people, Missouri. The system provides water to 1 community: New Madrid.
What type of water does NEW MADRID PWS provide?
NEW MADRID PWS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MO4010570.
How does NEW MADRID PWS compare to other utilities in Missouri?
NEW MADRID PWS scores 85/100 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.