Public water system · MO4024207
ActiveDunklin County Pwsd 2
At a glance
Dunklin County Pwsd 2 (PWSID MO4024207) is an active community water system in Dunklin County, Missouri. It reports serving 2,900 people through 866 service connections. Its primary water source is groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's records list 11 violations for this system; 6 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2024.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
2,900
Service connections
866
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Dunklin County Pwsd 2 compare with other water systems in Dunklin County?
By EPA's size categories, Dunklin County Pwsd 2 is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Dunklin County has 13 active public water systems, and Dunklin County Pwsd 2 is the 5th-largest of them by population served. Its population served is roughly in line with the county average of 2,751 people per system, and accounts for 8.1% of the 35,764 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Missouri, the 2,943 active systems average 2,049 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Dunklin County Pwsd 2 is about 57% below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Missouri has 1,612 active community water systems, 55% of the state's 2,943 active systems. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. 2,521 Missouri systems (86%) list groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Dunklin County Pwsd 2?
EPA lists Dunklin County Pwsd 2 as owned by a local government. The MO state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 13 of the 13 active systems in Dunklin County (100%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Dunklin County Pwsd 2 have drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 11 violations for this system; 6 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2024. The violations listed here began between April 2002 and October 2024. By type: 5 contaminant level above the legal limit, 4 monitoring and reporting, 1 reporting and 1 required treatment not met. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Total coliform bacteria (TCR) (6 of them). EPA lists 11 as resolved. Resolved means at least one resolving action is on record: the system returned to compliance, the rule no longer applies, or no further action was needed.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-17 | ReportingLSL Reporting · code 4G | Lead and Copper Rule Revisionscode 5200 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-12-30 | Monitoring and reportingLead Consumer Notice · code 66 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-06-29 | Required treatment not metFailure To Address Deficiency · code 45 | Groundwater Rulecode 0700 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2014-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2014-05-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Source Water (GWR) · code 34 | E. colicode 3014 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-05-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2013-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R · code 52 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2006-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2005-05-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2002-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
All 11 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.
Dunklin County Pwsd 2: frequently asked questions
Who runs Dunklin County Pwsd 2?
Dunklin County Pwsd 2 (PWSID MO4024207) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the MO state drinking water program.
How many people does Dunklin County Pwsd 2 serve?
Dunklin County Pwsd 2 reports serving 2,900 people through 866 service connections in Dunklin County, Missouri.
Where does Dunklin County Pwsd 2 get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers.
Does Dunklin County Pwsd 2 have any drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 11 violations for this system; 6 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2024. 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.
Is Dunklin County Pwsd 2's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's records list 11 violations for this system; 6 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2024. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the MO state drinking water program.
Where can I find Dunklin County Pwsd 2's water quality report?
As a community water system, Dunklin County Pwsd 2 must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Dunklin County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett Pws | Dunklin | 10,200 | Community | Groundwater |
| Pemiscot County Con Pwsd 1 | Dunklin + 1 more | 6,042 | Community | Groundwater |
| Dunklin County Pwsd 1 | Dunklin | 4,307 | Community | Groundwater |
| Malden Pws | Dunklin | 3,706 | Community | Groundwater |
| Dunklin County Pwsd 3 South | Dunklin | 1,972 | Community | Groundwater |
| Senath Pws | Dunklin | 1,767 | Community | Groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Dunklin County Pwsd 2, PWSID MO4024207, Missouri”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/missouri/dunklin-county-pwsd-2-mo4024207 (data as of October 1, 2026).