Jefferson City, MO - Home Safety Score unavailable
11 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Jefferson City Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 6 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0087 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.2.
Water Systems Serving Jefferson City
The 3 largest of 7 systems connected with Jefferson City, MO are listed below.
Overview
We track home safety data for 11 ZIP codes in Jefferson City, Missouri, covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 70,167 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 11 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Water Sources
Jefferson City water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0087 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
11 of 11 ZIP records with known zones are 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 | 6 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 5 | 2 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65101 | — | 6 | 0 | Mo American Jefferson City District |
| 65109 | — | 1 | 0 | Cole County Pwsd 1 |
All ZIP Codes in Jefferson City
- 65101 - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 65102
- 65103
- 65104
- 65105
- 65106
- 65107
- 65108
- 65109 - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 65110
- 65111
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 Jefferson City
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 Jefferson City
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Jefferson City: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Low tier for Jefferson City: remediation estimated at up to 1% of what homes are worth.
Estimated remediation costs in Jefferson City can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 34% above the Missouri average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Jefferson City
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.
Available area-level lead records for Jefferson City do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Jefferson City
Historical NFIP data for Jefferson City contains 455 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $22,995. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 80% 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 $500 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Jefferson City, MO