A87/100
PLATTE CITY PWS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,691 people · Missouri
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
MO1010646
Violations
9
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2024 – August 6, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022Enforcement: 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: December 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Total Coliform 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 PLATTE CITY PWS
Is PLATTE CITY PWS water safe to drink?
PLATTE CITY PWS water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has PLATTE CITY PWS detected?
31 contaminants were tested in PLATTE CITY PWS's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does PLATTE CITY PWS have any EPA violations?
Yes, PLATTE CITY PWS has 9 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MON, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does PLATTE CITY PWS serve?
PLATTE CITY PWS serves approximately 4,691 people, Missouri. The system provides water to 1 community: Platte City.
What type of water does PLATTE CITY PWS provide?
PLATTE CITY PWS sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is MO1010646.
How does PLATTE CITY PWS compare to other utilities in Missouri?
PLATTE CITY PWS scores 87/100 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.