El Dorado Springs, MO: 14 Violations - Home Safety 75/100
1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for El Dorado Springs: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
In the dataset behind this page, El Dorado Springs, MO receives one of the two highest grades; read the compliance history system by system for details.
How El Dorado Springs Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
El Dorado Springs Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 14 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0011 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 72% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 16.56.
Water Systems Serving El Dorado Springs
Among 4 systems linked to El Dorado Springs, MO, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.
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- B
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in El Dorado Springs, Missouri (population ~8,547), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 24,381 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for El Dorado Springs: B (75/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
El Dorado Springs water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0011 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 14 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 6 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 4 | 1 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 2 | 1 |
| Groundwater Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64744 | B | 14 | 3 | El Dorado Springs Public Water System |
All ZIP Codes in El Dorado Springs
- 64744 [B] - 14 violations ⚠
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for El Dorado Springs
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in El Dorado Springs
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is El Dorado Springs's Housing Stock?
With 72% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Viewed through the lens of construction era, El Dorado Springs has a median build year of 1975; houses completed ahead of 1986 can hold lead-bearing solder or fittings.
Over half of homes in El Dorado Springs were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
El Dorado Springs: Remediation Cost in Perspective
In El Dorado Springs, estimated remediation comes to 1% or less of the median home value.
Estimated remediation costs in El Dorado Springs can be compared with local home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 7% below the Missouri average.
Protecting Children from Lead in El Dorado Springs
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for El Dorado Springs, MO