Public water system · MO4010255
ActiveEssex Pws
Community water system in Stoddard County, Missouri, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
399
Service connections
260
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) · code 31 | Groundwater Rulecode 0700 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-03-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) · code 31 | Groundwater Rulecode 0700 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-09-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) · code 31 | Groundwater Rulecode 0700 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-05-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) · code 31 | Groundwater Rulecode 0700 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-12-28 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-11-03 | Required treatment not metTreatment Technique No Certif. Operator · code 12 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rulecode 0400 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2022-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR) · code 1A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2021-06-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) · code 31 | Groundwater Rulecode 0700 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-12-01 | Required treatment not metTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) · code 41 | Groundwater Rulecode 0700 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2016-11-01 | Required treatment not metTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) · code 41 | Groundwater Rulecode 0700 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2014-01-01 | Required treatment not metTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) · code 41 | Groundwater Rulecode 0700 | Yes | Resolved |
The 12 most recent 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.
Essex Pws: frequently asked questions
Is Essex Pws's water safe to drink?
Essex Pws 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 Essex Pws?
Essex Pws (PWSID MO4010255) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MO state drinking water program.
How many people does Essex Pws serve?
Essex Pws reports serving 399 people through 260 service connections in Stoddard County, Missouri.
Where does Essex Pws get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Stoddard County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Pws | Stoddard | 8,200 | Community | Groundwater |
| Stoddard County Pwsd 1 | Stoddard | 3,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Bloomfield Pws | Stoddard | 1,980 | Community | Groundwater |
| Bernie Pws | Stoddard | 1,898 | Community | Groundwater |
| Stoddard County Pwsd 4 | Stoddard | 1,530 | Community | Groundwater |
| Advance Pws | Stoddard | 1,400 | Community | Groundwater |
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