Current Noncompliance MO

Plattsburg Public Water System

EPA ID: MO1010648 ยท 2,354 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Plattsburg Public Water System (MO1010648): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Open violations at Plattsburg Public Water System number 1 in the EPA compliance data, for a system that serves about 2,354 people. An open status describes how each violation is logged in the federal record; it is not a measurement of what comes out of any individual tap.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,354
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
3
Contaminants Flagged
$177K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$69,778
Median Household Income
4,188
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
25%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Plattsburg Public Water System have a median household income of $69,778 and about 4,188 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Plattsburg 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

57 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 84% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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2,348 people
2 violations
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2,398 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $450
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $700

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

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 $700 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Plattsburg Public Water System (EPA ID: MO1010648) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 2,354 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
September 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 2, 2025 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence 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
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0011 mg/L No 2023-12-31

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

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: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Plattsburg Public Water System (MO1010648) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plattsburg Public Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Plattsburg Public Water System serve?

Plattsburg Public Water System serves approximately 2,354 people across 2 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Plattsburg Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 3 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Plattsburg Public Water System serve? ▼
Plattsburg Public Water System serves approximately 2,354 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Plattsburg Public Water System's water source? ▼
Plattsburg Public Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Plattsburg Public Water System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0011 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Plattsburg Public Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Plattsburg Public Water System have a median household income of $69,778 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Plattsburg Public Water System get its water? ▼
Plattsburg 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Plattsburg Public Water System (MO): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo1010648/
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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

Plattsburg Public Water System (EPA ID: MO1010648) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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