Bates City Public Water System
EPA ID: MO1010049 · 225 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Bates City Public Water System (MO1010049): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Within the EPA records available for it, Bates City Public Water System shows no violations; the system serves about 225 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bates City Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Bates City Public Water System have a median household income of $84,453 and about 4,591 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Bates City Public Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Bates City Public Water System (EPA ID: MO1010049) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 225 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 64011 in Bates City.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by MO or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 64011 - Bates City
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Bates City Public Water System (MO1010049) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bates City Public Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bates City Public Water System in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Bates City Public Water System serve?
Bates City Public Water System serves approximately 225 people across 1 ZIP code in Missouri.
Where does Bates City Public Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bates City Public Water System Water Quality Report, MO. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo1010049/
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