Sometimes water becomes hazardous to our health. We aim to keep you safe and informed of hazardous conditions, such as floods, droughts, bacteria in the water and other dangerous conditions. 

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Beach Status
Weekly water quality results from Missouri State Park beaches
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Boil Water Orders
Current notifications about potential threats to public drinking water that require boiling the water
Cyanobacterial bloom in a creek near the shoreline
Cyanobacteria
Large growths of algae that can lead to fish kills and make people and animals sick
cracked soil during a drought
Drought
Current Missouri drought conditions, guidance and assistance
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Flooding
Current Missouri flooding conditions, guidance and assistance
Abandoned wells can lead to the contamination of drinking water
Abandoned Wells
Unused and abandoned wells pose serious physical and environmental hazards
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Disaster Resources
Find information to help you prepare, respond and recover from a disaster
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Report an Algal Bloom
If you believe you have seen or are dealing with a harmful algal bloom, please report it
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Report an Environmental Concern
Let us know if you witness something affecting water quality

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