Lathrop Public Water System
EPA ID: MO1010453 · 2,945 people served · 2 ZIP codes
EPA data: Lathrop Public Water System — zero violations, five years, 2,945 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lathrop Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Lathrop Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $90,040 and an estimated 8,442 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lathrop 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.
About 1% of homes in Clay 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Missouri
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Lathrop Public Water System (EPA ID: MO1010453) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 2,945 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 Lathrop Public Water System (MO1010453) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lathrop Public Water System water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Lathrop Public Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Lathrop Public Water System serve?
Lathrop Public Water System serves approximately 2,945 people across 2 ZIP codes in Missouri.
Where does Lathrop 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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.