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OSAGE COUNTY PWSD 3 — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,800 people · Missouri

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MO3024439
Violations
15

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: December 30, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2023 – June 7, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: August 1, 2022 – August 31, 2022Rule: Total Coliform 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: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: 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: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 OSAGE COUNTY PWSD 3

Is OSAGE COUNTY PWSD 3 water safe to drink?

OSAGE COUNTY PWSD 3 water receives a grade of C (50/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 15 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has OSAGE COUNTY PWSD 3 detected?

1 contaminants were tested in OSAGE COUNTY PWSD 3's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does OSAGE COUNTY PWSD 3 have any EPA violations?

Yes, OSAGE COUNTY PWSD 3 has 15 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, Other, MON. 8 are health-based violations.

How many people does OSAGE COUNTY PWSD 3 serve?

OSAGE COUNTY PWSD 3 serves approximately 2,800 people, Missouri. The system provides water to 1 community: Linn.

What type of water does OSAGE COUNTY PWSD 3 provide?

OSAGE COUNTY PWSD 3 sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MO3024439.

How does OSAGE COUNTY PWSD 3 compare to other utilities in Missouri?

OSAGE COUNTY PWSD 3 scores 50/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Missouri state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Linn