CITY REPORT MO

Kingston, MO: 1 Violation — 83/100 (2026)

1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03

Tap water monitoring data for Kingston shows a consistently clean picture in MO — few violations on record, compliance well above the median.

How Kingston Compares

Kingston83/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg67/100

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

1
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
B · 83
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
Radon Risk (Moderate)
$202K
Median Home Value
$900
Est. Remediation (0.4% of home value)

Key Facts for Kingston Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 1 violation in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.0022 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 74% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $900 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 14.98 — above typical levels.

Kingston's Water Providers

Water delivery in Kingston, MO is handled by 3 utilities rather than a single system — drawn from 4 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.

Clinton Company Pwsd 4 Sys 1
Serves ~4,968 people · 1 violation
83
/100
Ray County Pwsd 3
Serves ~1,970 people · 1 violation
83
/100
Caldwell County Pwsd 3
Serves ~1,452 people · 1 violation
83
/100

Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Kingston, Missouri (population ~653), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 8,680 people region-wide.

1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Kingston: 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

Kingston water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0022 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.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
64650 B 1 0 Clinton Company Pwsd 4 Sys 1

All ZIP Codes in Kingston

  • 64650 [B] — 1 violation

Data Sources

Updated daily.

Kingston Community Health Snapshot

10.7%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.9%
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 10.7% ↑
Diabetes 13% ↑
Mental Health 17.9% ↑

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

What's in Kingston's Water?

Stage 1 DBP Rule 2 violations
Treatment Technique
Disinfection byproduct exposure risk

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

Kingston Infrastructure Age

1961
Median Build Year
74%
Built Before 1986
41%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 74% 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. Kingston's median build year of 1961 reflects a housing stock where these older materials are a pervasive feature — not a rare legacy — of the residential plumbing landscape.

1961
Median Year Built
74%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
41%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (41%) 1970–1986 (33%) Post-1986 (26%)

Over half of homes in Kingston 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.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Kingston

Because property values in Kingston comfortably exceed estimated remediation costs, the equity impact here is proportionally small.

Median Home Value
$201,600
Est. Remediation
$900
Remediation as % of home value 0.4%

Remediation costs in Kingston are relatively low compared to home values. The $300–$1,600 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 15% above the Missouri average.

Kingston: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

74%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0022
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.

Even where utility-side monitoring meets Lead and Copper Rule requirements, the 74% pre-rule share in Kingston 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe to drink in Kingston, MO?
Kingston has an average water safety score of 83/100 (Grade B). 1 EPA violation has been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for details specific to your neighborhood.
How many water violations does Kingston have?
Kingston water systems have a total of 1 EPA violation. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does Kingston water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Kingston is 0.0022 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 Kingston compare to Missouri average?
Kingston has an average water safety score of 83/100, which is above the Missouri state average of 69/100.
How many water systems serve Kingston?
Kingston is served by 4 public water systems across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 653 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Kingston?
Estimated remediation costs in Kingston average $900 per household, ranging from $300 to $1,600. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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