Waverly Public Water System
EPA ID: MO1010839 · 900 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Waverly Public Water System (MO1010839): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, Waverly Public Water System encountered 2 violations, each subsequently remedied and closed - today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 900 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Waverly Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Waverly Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $56,172 and an estimated 1,197 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Waverly 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Waverly 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.
Chlorine residual was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Waverly Public Water System (EPA ID: MO1010839) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 900 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 64096 in Waverly.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2024 | Chlorine residual | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 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 |
| Chlorine residual | Disinfectant | 1 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00473 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 64096 - Waverly
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Waverly Public Water System (MO1010839) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Waverly Public Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Waverly Public Water System; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Waverly Public Water System serve?
Waverly Public Water System serves approximately 900 people across 1 ZIP code in Missouri.
Where does Waverly Public Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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