Historical Compliance Records MO

Gallatin Public Water System

EPA ID: MO1010299 ยท 1,821 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Gallatin Public Water System (MO1010299): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. 1 total violation across five years at Gallatin Public Water System - every finding closed, utility compliant today, 1,821 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,821
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00226 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$125K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,167
Median Household Income
6,047
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gallatin Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $59,167 and an estimated 6,047 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Gallatin Public Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 78% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Gallatin Public Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $400
Flood Insurance $400
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $967

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $967 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Gallatin Public Water System (EPA ID: MO1010299) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 1,821 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
March 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00226 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 Gallatin Public Water System (MO1010299) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gallatin Public Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Gallatin Public Water System; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Gallatin Public Water System serve?

Gallatin Public Water System serves approximately 1,821 people across 3 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Gallatin Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Gallatin Public Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Gallatin Public Water System serve?
Gallatin Public Water System serves approximately 1,821 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Gallatin Public Water System's water source?
Gallatin Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Gallatin Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00226 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Gallatin Public Water System's service area?
The Gallatin Public Water System service area has a median household income of $59,167. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Gallatin Public Water System get its water?
Gallatin Public Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Gallatin Public Water System (EPA ID: MO1010299) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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