23 Drinking Water Systems in Missouri Have Chronically Failed To Test Water Supply
Twenty three drinking water systems in Missouri have chronically failed to complete testing required by the state to ensure safe water supply, according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR).
The 23 systems, listed below, have all had at least three major monitoring violations in a 12-month period. Lack of testing does not necessarily mean the water is unsafe, but is a crucial part of maintaining a safe water supply.
“MDNR requires all public water systems to test for bacteria at least once a month to verify these systems are providing safe drinking water to the public. The vast majority of community and non-community public water systems in Missouri complies with all monitoring requirements and meets all drinking water standards. Chronic violators are the exception rather than the rule. This current list of 23 systems represents less than one percent of the approximately 2,800 public drinking water systems in Missouri,” MDNR said in a press release.
Testing is the first step in identifying and correcting a problem. Water samples that test positive for total coliform bacteria are re-tested for E. coli bacteria, which can cause severe illness. If E. coli is confirmed in the sample, MDNR requires public water systems to issue an immediate boil water advisory to its customers, or, in the case of a non-community system, to provide them with an alternative water source, such as bottled water.
To view more details on the violators listed, visit the department's website.
County -- Public Drinking Water System
• Barry -- Jenkins Kwik Stop.
• Benton -- Hidden Valley Mobile Home Park, Last Chance Restaurant and Lounge, Sun Valley Subdivision, TT Campground.
• Camden -- Nantucket Bay.
• Dallas -- Fraternal Order of Eagles 4010.
• Greene -- Expressway Stop.
• Hickory -- Shadow Lake Golf Course.
• Jefferson -- Walker Hill Mobile Home Park.
• Maries -- Moreland’s Catfish Patch and Steak House.
• Miller -- Camp Bagnell Campground.
• Montgomery -- Danville Sinclair.
• Morgan Mallard Bay.
• Pettis -- Budget Host Super 7 Motel.
• Polk -- Valley View Acres.
• St. Louis -- Whispering Oaks Health Care.
• Stone -- Cedar Haven Resort, Cross Roads Store.
• Taney -- East Fork Subdivision, GDM Investment Project, Savannah Place Third Addition.
• Webster -- Eagle Stop.
