Water Quality Report · Updated May 12, 2026
BLUE SPRINGS PWS
BLUE SPRINGS PWS delivers tap water graded C (67/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 61,084 residents in BLUE SPRINGS, Missouri using surface water (purchased). The most significant water quality concerns are: Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline; Chromium (hexavalent) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 816-228-0140.
Is BLUE SPRINGS tap water safe to drink?
BLUE SPRINGS PWS delivers tap water that earns a grade of C (67/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — an average rating, with several contaminants above health guidelines but generally compliant with US legal limits.
The utility serves 61,084 residents in BLUE SPRINGS, drawing from surface water (purchased).
Public testing data identifies 8 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Chromium (hexavalent), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Dichloroacetic acid, Chloroform, Bromodichloromethane, Trichloroacetic acid. For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
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Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for BLUE SPRINGS PWS.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 15.7 ppb, 261x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 12.5 ppb, 125x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Chromium (hexavalent) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernChromium (hexavalent) detected at 1.78 ppb, 89x above the EWG health guideline of 0.02 ppb.
Contact BLUE SPRINGS PWS
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Recommended water filters for BLUE SPRINGS
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
Carbon block (NSF/ANSI 42 + 53)
$40-$750Activated carbon is highly effective for disinfection byproducts like TTHM and HAA5.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 67/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
15.7 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 261× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
12.5 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 125× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
1.78 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 89× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
8.9 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 59× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
11.3 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 56× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
7.97 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 20× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
0.922 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 15× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
1.19 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 12× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
59.7 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
1.72 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
3.02 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
0.863 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.191 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Lithium Other |
39.1 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
BLUE SPRINGS PWS service area
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