Health Concerns Found SCHOOL DISTRICT

Zalma R-V School District (MO): 2 Health Violations

7 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · 451 people served

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA drinking-water data for Zalma R-V School District: 3 unresolved violations in the water systems serving this district.

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0, EPA SDWIS and UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData, NCES

N/A
Avg Safety Score (0 ZIP)
7
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems
21
Violations (5yr) (3 ZIP)
0.0034 mg/L
Avg Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk (7 ZIP)

Why School Water Quality Matters

Children drink 2–4× more water per pound of body weight than adults, making them more vulnerable to contaminants. School water quality affects students for hours every weekday.

Home Safety and Water Evidence Overview

The Zalma R-V School District in Missouri spans 7 ZIP codes. This materialization has canonical Home Safety Scores for 0 ZIP records and typed EPA water violation counts for 3 ZIP records. Missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The deduplicated primary-system served-population sum is 451 across 2 water systems. This is not the district resident population.

Water quality in this district falls in the bottom 51% nationally.

Why This Matters for Children

Children are more vulnerable to water contaminants than adults. The EPA and CDC identify these key risks:

  • Lead exposure - Even low levels of lead can affect brain development, reduce IQ, and cause behavioral problems in children. There is no safe level of lead for children.
  • PFAS ("forever chemicals") - Linked to immune system effects and developmental delays in children. Children drink more water relative to body weight than adults.
  • Nitrate - Dangerous for infants (can cause "blue baby syndrome"). Agricultural areas often have elevated nitrate.
  • Disinfection byproducts - Long-term exposure may increase cancer risk. School water fountains often have stagnant water that concentrates these compounds.

Lead Levels in the District

Metric Value EPA Threshold
Average lead level (90th percentile) 0.0034 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
Highest lead level 0.0051 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
ZIP records exceeding EPA action level 0 of 3 with known status -

EPA Violation History

2 health-based violations recorded across 3 ZIP records with known health counts in the past 5 years. 2 of 3 ZIP records with known total counts have at least one violation. 3 violations remain unresolved.

Contaminants of Concern

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based ZIPs Affected
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 6 No 2
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 5 No 2
Contaminant 0700 Other 3 Yes 1
Total Coliform Microbiological 2 No 2
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 2 No 2
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 2 No 1
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 1 No 1

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate risk)

Water Facts and Home Safety Score by ZIP Code

ZIP Code City Home Safety Score EPA Violations Health Lead Level Exceeds?
63730 Advance N/A 14 2 0.00509 mg/L No
63764 Marble Hill N/A 7 0 0.00509 mg/L No
63751 Glenallen N/A 0 0 0 mg/L No
63750 Gipsy N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
63782 Sturdivant N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
63787 Zalma N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
63960 Puxico N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

What Parents Can Do

  1. Request lead testing at your child's school - The EPA's 3Ts program (Training, Testing, Taking Action) provides guidance for schools. Ask your school board about their water testing schedule.
  2. Review the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) - Your water utility publishes this annually. It details all detected contaminants.
  3. Test your home's water - Especially if your home has older plumbing (pre-1986) that may contain lead solder or lead pipes.
  4. Pack water from home - If you're concerned about school water quality, send your child with a water bottle filled at home (filtered if possible).
  5. Stay informed - Bookmark this page to check for updates on water quality in your school district.

Need help with school water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe in Zalma R-V School District schools?

EPA system-level records associated with Zalma R-V School District show 2 health-based violations across 3 ZIP records with known health counts. These records do not measure individual school taps. Parents should request current building-level testing results from the school district.

Does Zalma R-V School District test for lead in school water?

Federal law does not require schools to test for lead in drinking water (except in some states with specific mandates). The EPA's voluntary 3Ts program encourages testing. Contact your school district office to ask about their testing schedule and results.

What level of lead is safe for children?

There is no safe level of lead for children, according to the CDC. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L (15 ppb) triggers corrective action for water systems, but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that school water contain no more than 0.001 mg/L (1 ppb).

Data Sources

Updated daily.

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