Water pollution in the Ozarks has always been a thing, and in this article, we are looking at the tap water pollution in Joplin, MO.  The chemicals and contaminants within our water supply comes from a variety of different places, such as metal released from mining and refineries, fertilizer runoff, urban runoff, industrial pollution, and other impurities that come from adding chlorine and other disinfectants into our water supply.  And Joplin is no exception!

How bad is it, you ask?

 

Water Pollution in Joplin, Mo.’s Tap Water – List of Chemicals

1. Chloroform

2. Chromium hexavalent

3. Dibromochloromethane

4. Dichloroacetic acid

5. Haloacetic acids

6. Nitrate

7. Nitrate & Nitrite

8. Radium

9. Total trihalomethanes

10. Trichloroacetic acid

Keep in mind, almost every single one of these is a cancer-causing agent.  We are not writing this to scare you, but rather to educate you on why it is so important to purchase a worthwhile water filtration system.

While the water pollution in Joplin is bad, it pales in comparison to Springfield, Mo.  Here’s what Springfield’s got:

1. Chloroform

2. Chromium hexavalent

3. Dibromochloromethane

4. Dichloroacetic acid

5. Nitrate

6. Trichloroacetic acid

7. Aluminum

8. Barium

9. Bromochloroacetic acid

10. Bromodichloroacetic acid

11. Bromoform

12. Chlorate

13. Total trihalomethanes

14. Chlorodibromoacetic acid

15. Chromium

16. Fluoride

17. Haloacetic acids

18. Monobromoacetic acid

19. Monochloroacetic acid

20. Strontium

21. Vandium

Again, we see the same cancer-causing agents as we do in Joplin’s water supply.  Keep in mind, while the pollution in Springfield’s tap water is higher than Joplin’s, it does stand to reason that Springfield is over three times the size of Joplin in terms of population.

Another noteworthy piece of information, Springfield has 23 total contaminants in its water supply with 13 of them exceeding EWG’s (the Environmental Working Group) standard.  Joplin, doesn’t exactly compare in comparison.  With a total of 21 contaminants with 11 exceeding the EWG’s limits.

 

Origins of the Water Pollution in Joplin, Mo

According to Amwater’s annual report, 20% of Joplin’s water comes from Shoal Creek with the remaining 80% coming from groundwater wells.  Why is this important to know?  Surrounding Joplin is farmland as far as the eye can see… and let’s not forget manufacturing plants.  Typically, issues like runoff from livestock leaks into our ground water.  Mix in a little industrialization, and you have a cocktail for contamination.

While Joplin’s water is run through municipal water treatment facilities, it is darn near impossible for the facilities to stop all the chemicals from heading into your homes.

This information comes straight from the Environmental Working Group, and is subject to change over time.  And if this isn’t enough, sometimes chemicals aren’t the only thing found in the water supply.  Well water can contain bacteria and microbes which can cause people to become very sick.  The chances of bacteria and microbes occurring in well water increase significantly via flooded wells.  In Missouri, families who utilize well water for their everyday activities account for more than 17% of the states’ water supply.  That’s near 400,000 wells!  This is why it is important to have access to clean drinking water, for you AND your family.

Whether you are looking for a reverse osmosis system for your home or are thinking about installing a UV system (designed to kill microbes swimming around in your water), Aquasani can help you out.  Whether you are looking for a whole-home water softening system coupled with a reverse osmosis system (which removes up to 99% of contaminants, including bacteria, viruses and chemicals), Aquasani can support your needs.

In summary, there are already loads of contaminants and toxins in our water supply.  If you live in the Ozarks and would like to see what contaminants are in your tap or well water, this is something we specialize in – water testing!  Get yourself a complementary hassle-free quote on a water filtration system in your home, don’t hesitate to give us a call! (417) 881-4000. We will have one of our techs come out and provide you with a free quote!

 

About Aquasani Water Purification Systems in Joplin

Aquasani is an authorized dealer for Rainsoft, WaterLogic, & JavaSmart.  Based in Springfield, Mo., and at Lake of the Ozarks / Osage Beach in Missouri, Aquasani services areas in the Ozarks including Osage Beach, Joplin, Camdenton, Aurora and even Jefferson City.  In essence, we service Mid-Missouri, Southwest Missouri, and Northwest Arkansas, and have been servicing these areas since 2004. We provide home water softener systems, drinking water filtration systems, whole-house air purification systems, and problem-solving water filtration systems for homes and offices. We also service other water softeners like Culligan, Sterling, Hydroquad, Pro-Series, and Whirlpool to name a few!

Aside from our purification systems, we also sell all-natural cleaning products and household items which are environmentally friendly and low-cost.

We specialize in water filtration and purification for both commercial businesses and residential homes.  If that isn’t enough, we provide free trials for our water cooler services.  If you would like a free estimate, schedule an appointment with us by calling (417) 881-4000 or (573) 692-4009 if you are in the Lake of the Ozarks area.

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