Historical Compliance Records MO 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Waverly Public Water System

EPA ID: MO1010839 ยท 900 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Waverly Public Water System (MO1010839): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. 2 violations on file at Waverly Public Water System, none open; 900 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

900
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0047 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
2
Contaminants Flagged
$117K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$56,172
Median Household Income
1,197
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
14%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Waverly Public Water System have a median household income of $56,172 and about 1,197 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 72% 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

Waverly Public Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform 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
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Treatment Technique 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL โ€” Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))

Irritation & DBP formation at high levels At-risk groups: kidney dialysis patients (dialysis water must be dechlorinated).

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0047 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 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 Waverly Public Water System serve? ▼
Waverly Public Water System serves approximately 900 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Waverly Public Water System's water source? ▼
Waverly Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Waverly Public Water System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0047 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). 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 Waverly Public Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Waverly Public Water System have a median household income of $56,172 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Waverly Public Water System get its water? ▼
Waverly Public Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Waverly Public Water System (MO): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo1010839/
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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

Waverly Public Water System (EPA ID: MO1010839) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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