Water Quality: Salem, MO
2 water systems • 5,858 people served
Multiple Health Violations21
Total Violations
10
Health-Based Violations
2
Water Systems
5,858
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Salem has 10 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Gross Alpha. In total, 21 violations are on record for 2 water systems serving 5,858 people.
Contaminants Found
Gross Alpha
Water Systems Serving Salem
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALEM PWS | MO4010721 | Groundwater | 4,736 | 14 |
| DENT COUNTY PWSD 1 | MO4024196 | Groundwater | 1,122 | 7 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.