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Poplar Bluff, MO Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Poplar Bluff, MO — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Poplar Bluff's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Poplar Bluff Pws PWSID: MO4010656 Updated: 2026 Q2
✅

No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 1.22 ppb, 8% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

B

Poplar Bluff earns a B for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 1.22 ppb — 8% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
29 violations since 2015, 29 health-based
No violations currently open
Poplar Bluff's lead level vs. all Missouri community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 1.22 ppb — 8% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 82% of Missouri utilities
Population Served
14901
~7667 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Active Violations
0
29 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
8% of EPA action level
1.22 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 1.22 ppb, 8% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 61.18 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2025 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 81 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2017 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2017 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2017 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2017 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 86 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2017 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2016 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2016 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 92 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2016 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2016 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 95 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2016 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2016 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 100 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2016 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2016 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2016 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 70 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 85 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2015 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2015 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2015 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 73 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2015 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 70 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2015 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 64.83 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2015 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

29 violations are on record since 2015, of which 29 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Poplar Bluff Pws
PWSID MO4010656
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 14,901
Service connections 7,667
Systems serving this area 3
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Poplar Bluff tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 1.22 ppb, 8% of the action level.
Does Poplar Bluff water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Poplar Bluff? ▼
Poplar Bluff Pws (PWSID MO4010656), one of 3 systems serving this area. Surface water. Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-08-12. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Poplar Bluff Residents Do?

1
Read your annual water report
Your supplier publishes a Consumer Confidence Report each July covering the prior year.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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