Hartville, MO Water Safety: 83/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Residents of Hartville generally live with tap water that beats the MO safety average on key EPA compliance metrics.
How Hartville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Hartville Water: The Quick Version
- Average lead level: 0.0012 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 62% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 16.83 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Hartville
With 2 utilities splitting service in Hartville, MO, water accountability is distributed across 2 systems on the federal record.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Hartville, Missouri, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 3,318 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Hartville — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Hartville: B (83/100)
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
Hartville water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0012 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65667 | B | Wright County Pwsd 1 | 483 |
All ZIP Codes in Hartville
- 65667 [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 Hartville
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 Hartville's Housing Stock?
With 62% 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
Pre-1986 plumbing is not a rare legacy case in Hartville — it's the dominant profile. The median build year of 1972 indicates a housing stock where lead-soldered copper joints are a common structural feature of residences across the city.
Over half of homes in Hartville 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.
Hartville: Remediation Cost in Perspective
In Hartville, property wealth outpaces what documented remediation typically demands — the equity burden lands well within the low tier.
Remediation costs in Hartville are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 19% above the Missouri average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Hartville
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.
In recent monitoring under the Lead and Copper Rule, citywide samples for Hartville have approached or crossed the regulatory action level on multiple occasions. Combined with 62% of stock dating from the pre-rule era, the picture supports baseline single-tap reads as a standard household-level step.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hartville, MO