Water System Report MO

Mo American Platte County

EPA ID: MO1010625 ยท 16,645 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mo American Platte County (MO1010625): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Mo American Platte County's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric - no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 16,645 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS

16,645
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$293K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mo American Platte County Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,290
Median Household Income
124,048
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mo American Platte County serves a community with a median household income of $70,290 and an estimated 124,048 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mo American Platte County'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
34th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
58th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 10 detections 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†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Jefferson County Pwsd 2
16,548 people
B 4 violations
Cole County Pwsd 1
16,548 people
1 violation
Jackson County Pwsd 2
16,440 people
C 2 violations
1 violation
Jefferson County Pwsd 3
17,000 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,460
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $240
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $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

Mo American Platte County (EPA ID: MO1010625) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 16,645 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 Mo American Platte County (MO1010625) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mo American Platte County water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Mo American Platte County 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 Mo American Platte County serve?

Mo American Platte County serves approximately 16,645 people across 5 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Mo American Platte County get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Mo American Platte County meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mo American Platte County serve?
Mo American Platte County serves approximately 16,645 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Mo American Platte County's water source?
Mo American Platte County draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mo American Platte County's service area?
The Mo American Platte County service area has a median household income of $70,290. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mo American Platte County get its water?
Mo American Platte County'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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mo American Platte County, MO: Serves 17K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo1010625/
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