Water System Report MO

Blairstown Public Water System

EPA ID: MO1010076 · 123 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Blairstown Public Water System kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 123 people served.

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

123
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$193K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,188
Median Household Income
356
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Blairstown Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $57,188 and an estimated 356 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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

Blairstown 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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Henry 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

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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

Blairstown Public Water System (EPA ID: MO1010076) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 123 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 64726 in Blairstown.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Blairstown Public Water System (MO1010076) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blairstown Public Water System water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Blairstown Public Water System serve?

Blairstown Public Water System serves approximately 123 people across 1 ZIP code in Missouri.

Where does Blairstown 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
69
Unknown Material
13
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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: 123
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?
Blairstown 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 Blairstown Public Water System serve?
Blairstown Public Water System serves approximately 123 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Blairstown Public Water System's water source?
Blairstown 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 Blairstown Public Water System's service area?
The Blairstown Public Water System service area has a median household income of $57,188. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Blairstown Public Water System get its water?
Blairstown 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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