Public water system · MO1024032
ActiveBates County Pwsd 3
Community water system in Bates County, Missouri, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
432
Service connections
169
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | Monitoring and reportingLead Consumer Notice · code 66 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-09-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-07-02 | ReportingNotification, Known or Potential LSL · code 4H | Lead and Copper Rule Revisionscode 5200 | No | Unaddressed |
| 1999-09-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1998-08-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
All 5 violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Bates County Pwsd 3: frequently asked questions
Is Bates County Pwsd 3's water safe to drink?
Bates County Pwsd 3 is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the MO state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Bates County Pwsd 3?
Bates County Pwsd 3 (PWSID MO1024032) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MO state drinking water program.
How many people does Bates County Pwsd 3 serve?
Bates County Pwsd 3 reports serving 432 people through 169 service connections in Bates County, Missouri.
Where does Bates County Pwsd 3 get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Bates County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Pws | Bates | 4,219 | Community | Surface water |
| Bates County Pwsd 5 | Bates | 2,690 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Bates County Pwsd 4 | Bates + 1 more | 2,348 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Adrian Pws | Bates | 1,635 | Community | Surface water |
| Bates County Pwsd 6 | Bates | 1,613 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Rich Hill Pws | Bates | 1,400 | Community | Surface water |
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