Monitoring Violations MO

Cass County Pwsd 1

EPA ID: MO1024113 · 723 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Cass County Pwsd 1's record shows 1 remedied violation — all cleared, currently compliant, 723 residents.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
723
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0014 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$240K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2022). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$84,323
Median Household Income
17,664
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
37th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cass County Pwsd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $84,323 and an estimated 17,664 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% 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 1'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
23th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Johnson 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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 62% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Cass County Pwsd 1 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. 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $933
Flood Insurance $800
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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 $1,900 (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

Cass County Pwsd 1 (EPA ID: MO1024113) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 723 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

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

Violation History

1 monitoring/reporting violation recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring 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 sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
64090 0.0014 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.

Need help with your water quality?

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: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

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 1 (MO1024113) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cass County Pwsd 1 water safe to drink?

Cass County Pwsd 1 has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Cass County Pwsd 1 serve?

Cass County Pwsd 1 serves approximately 723 people across 3 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Cass County Pwsd 1 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
4
Galvanized — Replacement Required
168
Unknown Material
117
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 723
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 1 safe to drink?
Cass County Pwsd 1 has a C safety grade based on 1 recorded violation. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Cass County Pwsd 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 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 Cass County Pwsd 1 serve?
Cass County Pwsd 1 serves approximately 723 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Cass County Pwsd 1's water source?
Cass County Pwsd 1 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cass County Pwsd 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0014 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Cass County Pwsd 1's service area?
The Cass County Pwsd 1 service area has a median household income of $84,323. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cass County Pwsd 1 get its water?
Cass County Pwsd 1'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Cass County Pwsd 1 (EPA ID: MO1024113) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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