Health Violations Found MO 4 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Cass County Pwsd 7

EPA ID: MO1024111 · 4,143 people served · 7 ZIP codes

Within the EPA compliance database, Cass County Pwsd 7 shows 10 violations still pending resolution — a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 4,143 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 58
Avg Safety Score
4,143
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
14
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00289 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
8
Contaminants Flagged
$226K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 5 (2021) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cass County Pwsd 7 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$77,270
Median Household Income
61,300
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
44th
Poverty Percentile
36th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cass County Pwsd 7 serves a community with a median household income of $77,270 and an estimated 61,300 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Cass County Pwsd 7'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
11th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
27th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Cass County, Missouri rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Cass County Pwsd 7 compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Fecal Coliform at 6 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

E. coli at 4 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

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. 8 detections 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 →

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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0 violations
0 violations
Jackson County Pwsd 16
4,075 people
C 1 violation
B 2 violations
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $943
PFAS Treatment $429
Water Filtration $171
Total Estimated Cost $2,743

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,743 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Cass County Pwsd 7 (EPA ID: MO1024111) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 4,143 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (58/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

4 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 10 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2024 E. coli Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2024 E. coli Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
April 27, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 E. coli Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Unresolved
December 1, 2023 E. coli Monitoring Unresolved
December 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 6 Yes
E. coli Microbiological 4 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
64746 0.00289 mg/L No N/A
64725 0.00205 mg/L No N/A

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.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cass County Pwsd 7 (MO1024111) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cass County Pwsd 7 water safe to drink?

Cass County Pwsd 7 has recorded 4 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Cass County Pwsd 7 serve?

Cass County Pwsd 7 serves approximately 4,143 people across 7 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Cass County Pwsd 7 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
87
Detections
1
Latest sample
4/29/2025
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 3.4 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 3.4 ppt

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
705
Unknown Material
1,018
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 4,143
Reported to Missouri

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Cass County Pwsd 7 safe to drink?
Cass County Pwsd 7 has a C safety grade based on 14 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Cass County Pwsd 7's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Fecal Coliform, E. coli. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants 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 Cass County Pwsd 7 serve?
Cass County Pwsd 7 serves approximately 4,143 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Cass County Pwsd 7's water source?
Cass County Pwsd 7 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cass County Pwsd 7's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00289 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Cass County Pwsd 7's service area?
The Cass County Pwsd 7 service area has a median household income of $77,270. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cass County Pwsd 7 get its water?
Cass County Pwsd 7'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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

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 →

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →

3

Contact your utility

Cass County Pwsd 7 (EPA ID: MO1024111) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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