Current Noncompliance MO

Atchison County Pwsd 1

EPA ID: MO1024009 ยท 700 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Atchison County Pwsd 1 (MO1024009): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Atchison County Pwsd 1 show 1 open EPA violation in current federal records for approximately 700 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

700
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00557 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$91K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Atchison County Pwsd 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,000
Median Household Income
5,511
Service Area Population
48%
Disadvantaged Population
56th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Atchison County Pwsd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $61,000 and an estimated 5,511 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 48% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Atchison County Pwsd 1'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

71 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 99% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Atchison County Pwsd 1 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 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. 1 detection 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†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,960
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $100
Total Estimated Cost $3,260

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

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 $3,260 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Atchison County Pwsd 1 (EPA ID: MO1024009) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 700 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 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: 0 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
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 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
0.00557 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

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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 Atchison County Pwsd 1 (MO1024009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atchison County Pwsd 1 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 Atchison County Pwsd 1 serve?

Atchison County Pwsd 1 serves approximately 700 people across 5 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Atchison County Pwsd 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Atchison County Pwsd 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Atchison County Pwsd 1 serve?
Atchison County Pwsd 1 serves approximately 700 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Atchison County Pwsd 1's water source?
Atchison County Pwsd 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Atchison County Pwsd 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00557 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Atchison County Pwsd 1's service area?
The Atchison County Pwsd 1 service area has a median household income of $61,000. EPA EJScreen data classifies 48% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Atchison County Pwsd 1 get its water?
Atchison County Pwsd 1'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Atchison County Pwsd 1 (MO): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo1024009/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

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