Gentry, MO Water Safety: 72/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Tap water in Gentry, MO scores well — low violation counts, above-average safety grade.
How Gentry Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Gentry Water: The Quick Version
- Homes built before 1986: 77% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- CDC health risk index: 15.24 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Gentry
2 independent water providers serve Gentry, MO — 2 systems appear in federal records.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Gentry, Missouri (population ~206), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 950 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Gentry — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Gentry: B (72/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Gentry water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Gentry
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64453 | B | Gentry County Pwsd 2 | 925 |
All ZIP Codes in Gentry
- 64453 [B]
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
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Gentry
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
How Old Is Gentry's Housing Stock?
With 77% 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
Lead solder was standard in copper plumbing until federally banned in 1986; lead pipes were common in service lines pre-1970. Gentry's median build year of 1957 reflects a housing stock where these older materials are a pervasive feature — not a rare legacy — of the residential plumbing landscape.
Over half of homes in Gentry were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Protecting Children from Lead in Gentry
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.
Even where utility-side monitoring meets Lead and Copper Rule requirements, the 77% pre-rule share in Gentry keeps interior-plumbing variation as a household-level question that aggregate data cannot resolve.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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