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Caruthersville, MO Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: Caruthersville Pws PWSID: MO4010143 Updated: 2026 Q2
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No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 11.40 ppb, 76% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

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Caruthersville earns an A for water quality

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

Lead: 11.40 ppb — 76% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
5 violations since 2015, 0 health-based
No violations currently open
Caruthersville's lead level vs. all Missouri community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 11.40 ppb — 76% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 0% of Missouri utilities
Population Served
5277
~2145 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
0
5 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
76% of EPA action level
11.40 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 11.40 ppb, 76% 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
Groundwater Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2025 Archived
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS REPORTING FAILURE — — 2025 Unaddressed
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2024 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2023 Resolved
Groundwater Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 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

5 violations are on record since 2015, of which 0 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Caruthersville Pws
PWSID MO4010143
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 5,277
Service connections 2,145
Systems serving this area 2
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caruthersville tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 11.40 ppb, 76% of the action level.
Does Caruthersville water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Caruthersville? ▼
Caruthersville Pws (PWSID MO4010143), one of 2 systems serving this area. Groundwater. Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-02-03. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Caruthersville Residents Do?

1
Consider a filter certified for lead
Look for NSF/ANSI 53 certification for lead reduction.
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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