Caldwell County Pwsd 3
EPA ID: MO1021318 · 1,452 people served · 7 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Caldwell County Pwsd 3 (MO1021318): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Over the tracked period, Caldwell County Pwsd 3 logged 1 EPA violation - each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 1,452 people in good standing.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Caldwell County Pwsd 3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Caldwell County Pwsd 3 serves a community with a median household income of $62,148 and an estimated 9,274 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Caldwell County Pwsd 3'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Caldwell County Pwsd 3 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections 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
Caldwell County Pwsd 3 (EPA ID: MO1021318) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 1,452 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
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 2 (Moderate 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 $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.
- 64624 - Braymer
- 64625 - Breckenridge
- 64637 - Cowgill
- 64644 - Hamilton
- 64649 - Kidder
- 64650 - Kingston
- 64671 - Polo
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Caldwell County Pwsd 3 (MO1021318) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caldwell County Pwsd 3 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Caldwell County Pwsd 3; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Caldwell County Pwsd 3 serve?
Caldwell County Pwsd 3 serves approximately 1,452 people across 7 ZIP codes in Missouri.
Where does Caldwell County Pwsd 3 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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What You Can Do
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