Water System Report MO

Cass County Pwsd 2

EPA ID: MO1024114 · 4,650 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Cass County Pwsd 2, 4,650 residents served.

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

4,650
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$284K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 12 (2023) to 12 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cass County Pwsd 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$95,313
Median Household Income
40,982
Service Area Population
5%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cass County Pwsd 2 serves a community with a median household income of $95,313 and an estimated 40,982 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% 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 2'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Missouri

B 3 violations
0 violations
Johnson County Pwsd 3
4,700 people
D 0 violations
B 38 violations
B 1 violation

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 $800
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $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 2 (EPA ID: MO1024114) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 4,650 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 2 (MO1024114) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cass County Pwsd 2 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Cass County Pwsd 2 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Cass County Pwsd 2 serve?

Cass County Pwsd 2 serves approximately 4,650 people across 3 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Cass County Pwsd 2 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
116
Detections
1
Latest sample
7/15/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 6.3 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 6.3 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:

4
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1,016
Unknown Material
583
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 4,650
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

Should I use a water filter?
Cass County Pwsd 2 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cass County Pwsd 2 serve?
Cass County Pwsd 2 serves approximately 4,650 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Cass County Pwsd 2's water source?
Cass County Pwsd 2 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cass County Pwsd 2's service area?
The Cass County Pwsd 2 service area has a median household income of $95,313. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cass County Pwsd 2 get its water?
Cass County Pwsd 2'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.
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