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Saturday, June 08, 2013  The move by the state Department of Natural Resources comes after a change in federal requirements allowed public water suppliers to begin posting their annual "consumer confidence reports" online instead of mailing them to customers. The reports include information about water sources and details about the amounts of contaminants found in tests of drinking water.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Flooding and concerns about water quality have prompted the closings of several public swimming beaches in Missouri.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  It was four years ago when a spike the bacteria known as Ecoli was caught on a weekly public beach water test. Is the water safe to be in this season?

Thursday, February 17, 2011  Governor Jay Nixon said a $713,000 federal grant will be used to help reduce storm water runoff that affects Hinkson Creek as it runs through Boone County.

Friday, September 24, 2010  State officials say nearly 50 drinking water systems have violated Missouri law by failing to complete required water testing.

Monday, April 19, 2010  Local, state, and federal government heavy hitters gathered Monday afternoon to discuss water quality at Lake of the Ozarks.