Is Poplar Bluff, MO Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Poplar Bluff, MO tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.
Where Does Poplar Bluff Get Its Water?
Water in Poplar Bluff, MO is provided by 2 public water systems: POPLAR BLUFF PWS and BUTLER COUNTY PWSD 1.
How Is Poplar Bluff Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration) and groundwater disinfection.
What's in Poplar Bluff Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Poplar Bluff public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.
| Contaminant | Peak detected | EPA guideline | ZIPs detected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 9 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFTrDA | 0.007 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 8:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 6:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFBA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Poplar Bluff
Current EPA monitoring data for Poplar Bluff shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Poplar Bluff Tap Water
Is Poplar Bluff tap water safe to drink?
Poplar Bluff tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.
What contaminants are in Poplar Bluff tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Poplar Bluff water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 8:2 FTS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Poplar Bluff get its drinking water?
Poplar Bluff receives water from 2 public water systems, including POPLAR BLUFF PWS.
Do I need a water filter in Poplar Bluff?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Poplar Bluff. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Poplar Bluff tap water tested?
Public water systems in Poplar Bluff are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2024-12-17.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Poplar Bluff
- 63901 - Epps, Poplar Bluff tap water report Some concern
- 63902 - Poplar Bluff tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving Poplar Bluff, MO
Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.
- BUTLER COUNTY PWSD 1Some concern
- POPLAR BLUFF PWSLooks OK
- BUTLER COUNTY PWSD 104No recent federal sampling
Also covers / overlaps with
- Ash Hill, MO · Township
- Beaver Dam, MO · Township
- Black River, MO · Township
- Epps, MO · Township
- St. Francois, MO · Township