CITY REPORT MO 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Garden City, MO: 2 Health Violations - Home Safety 63/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Garden City: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

In recent monitoring cycles, Garden City tap water shows a mixed record for MO - several systems have documented violations alongside areas with clean compliance histories.

How Garden City Compares

Garden City63/100
Missouri avg72/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
C · 63
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$224K
Median Home Value
$3,300
Est. Remediation (1.5% of home value)

Key Facts for Garden City Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 10 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.0044 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 49% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $3,300 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 13.31 - above typical levels.

Garden City's Water Providers

Water supply in Garden City, MO follows a divided structure: 3 utilities account for the largest share of residential service out of 5 total systems, each managing its own distribution network and EPA reporting. Because these systems operate independently, rate decisions and compliance outcomes are determined separately.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Garden City, Missouri (population ~4,066), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 23,931 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. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Garden City: C (63/100)

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

Garden City water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0044 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

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Contaminant 1009 Other 4 1
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 4 1
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 4 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
64747 C 10 2 Cass County Pwsd 11

All ZIP Codes in Garden City

  • 64747 [C] - 10 violations ⚠

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Garden City Community Health Snapshot

10.1%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16.7%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.1% ↑
Diabetes 11.5% ↑
Mental Health 16.7% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

What's in Garden City's Water?

Contaminant 1009 4 violations
Other
Stage 1 DBP Rule 4 violations
Treatment Technique
Disinfection byproduct exposure risk
Consumer Confidence Report Rule 4 violations
Reporting

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Garden City Infrastructure Age

1983
Median Build Year
49%
Built Before 1986
17%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 49% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Reading the housing data for Garden City, with a median build year of 1983, reveals a community where neither old nor new construction dominates. That balanced profile means lead-solder-era plumbing is present throughout a meaningful portion of the residential inventory - with risk concentrated in properties built before 1986 and most acute in those that predate 1970.

1983
Median Year Built
49%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
17%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (17%) 1970–1986 (32%) Post-1986 (51%)

Most homes in Garden City were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Garden City

The Garden City equity share sits above the low tier but short of the range where remediation becomes a heavy financial burden - the cost-to-value ratio is moderate, and deliberate planning is the key practical lever for most homeowners.

Median Home Value
$223,500
Est. Remediation
$3,300
Remediation as % of home value 1.5%

Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Garden City. The estimated $2,150–$4,600 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 27% above the Missouri average.

Garden City: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

49%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0044
mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Wherever 49% of local housing was built before solder rules changed - as is the case in Garden City - a faucet-level sample closes the gap that aggregate utility data cannot.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Garden City: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

2
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$47,638
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Garden City contains 2 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $47,638. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$3,300</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

What You Can Do in Garden City

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
  2. Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Contaminant 1009 can reduce the most common contaminant found in Garden City's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 49% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Garden City, MO

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Garden City, MO?
Garden City has an average Home Safety Score of 63/100 (Grade C) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 10 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does Garden City have?
Garden City water systems have a total of 10 EPA violations, including 2 health-based violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does Garden City water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Garden City is 0.0044 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Garden City compare to Missouri average?
Garden City has an average Home Safety Score of 63/100, which is below the Missouri state average of 72/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Garden City?
Garden City is served by 5 public water systems across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 4,066 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Garden City?
Estimated remediation costs in Garden City average $3,300 per household, ranging from $2,150 to $4,600. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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