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Republic PWS

Republic, Missouri 65738-0000 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 16,100 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

16,100
People served
42
EPA violations
17
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 42 drinking-water violations at Republic PWS, 40% of them health-based - below the Missouri per-system average.

42
Total EPA violations on record
40%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
16,100
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Republic PWS

Republic PWS is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 16,100 residents in Republic, Missouri (Greene County) through 7,538 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 42 total violations for this system , of which 17 (40%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 15 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 17 violations (MCL, health-based). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

Across Missouri, EPA tracks 2,823 public water systems serving 5,855,885 people, with 201,695 cumulative violations and 54,821 health-based violations on record. About 95% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 71.4 violations. Statewide, 162 of 230 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (70.4%).

Republic PWS's 42 violations sit below the Missouri average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
16,100
Total Violations
42
Health-Based Violations
17
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
7,538
County
Greene
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
17
Monitoring Violations
15
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MCL 17 2010
Coliform (TCR) MR 15 2004
Coliform (TCR) Other 5 1992
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 2024

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 232 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFOA 6/2/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 6/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 6/2/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/2/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/2/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/2/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 6/2/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 6/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 6/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 6/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 6/2/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/2/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 6/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 6/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/2/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 6/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 6/2/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 6/2/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/2/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/2/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 6/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 6/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 6/2/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/2/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 6/2/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 6/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 6/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 6/2/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/2/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 6/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/2/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 6/2/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/2/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/2/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 6/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 6/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 6/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/2/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 6/2/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 6/2/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 6/2/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 6/2/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 6/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/2/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/2/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 6/2/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 6/2/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/2/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Republic PWS.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID MO5010681 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Missouri Drinking Water Authority

Missouri DNR, Public Drinking Water Branch is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects Republic PWS under EPA-delegated authority.

Open MO regulator portal

Source: Missouri DNR, Public Drinking Water Branch

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 SDWIS / MO5010681 / 7000
2010 Coliform (TCR) MCL 17 SDWIS / MO5010681 / 3100
2004 Coliform (TCR) MR 15 SDWIS / MO5010681 / 3100
1992 Coliform (TCR) Other 5 SDWIS / MO5010681 / 3100

How Republic PWS Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Republic PWS Missouri avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 42 71.4 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 17 19.4 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 70.4% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 16,100 2,074 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 2,823 regulated public water systems in Missouri.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Republic PWS water safe to drink?
Republic PWS (PWS ID: MO5010681) has 42 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 16,100 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Republic PWS serve?
Republic PWS serves 16,100 people in Republic, Missouri. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 7,538 service connections.
What type of violations does Republic PWS have?
Republic PWS has 42 total violations: 17 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 15 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Republic PWS water?
No. Republic PWS was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Republic PWS use?
Republic PWS uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.