Water System Report MO

Bethany Public Water System

EPA ID: MO1010068 · 3,292 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero EPA violations over five years — Bethany Public Water System has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 3,292.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

3,292
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$120K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bethany Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$53,867
Median Household Income
3,664
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bethany Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $53,867 and an estimated 3,664 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Bethany Public Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Harrison County, Missouri rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

65 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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C 0 violations
B 18 violations
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C 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Bethany Public Water System (EPA ID: MO1010068) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 3,292 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 64424 in Bethany.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bethany Public Water System (MO1010068) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethany Public Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bethany Public Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bethany Public Water System serve?

Bethany Public Water System serves approximately 3,292 people across 1 ZIP code in Missouri.

Where does Bethany Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

6
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1,674
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,292
Reported to Missouri

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Bethany Public Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bethany Public Water System serve?
Bethany Public Water System serves approximately 3,292 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Bethany Public Water System's water source?
Bethany Public Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bethany Public Water System's service area?
The Bethany Public Water System service area has a median household income of $53,867. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bethany Public Water System get its water?
Bethany Public Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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