Water System Report MO

Clay County Pwsd 6

EPA ID: MO1024146 · 4,912 people served · 7 ZIP codes

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Clay County Pwsd 6 has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 4,912 residents.

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

4,912
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$300K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Clay County Pwsd 6 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$101,193
Median Household Income
98,120
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
31th
Poverty Percentile
34th
Energy Burden Percentile
44%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Clay County Pwsd 6 serves a community with a median household income of $101,193 and an estimated 98,120 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% 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

Clay County Pwsd 6'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
37th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
63th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 52% 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. 6 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Missouri

Marion County Pwsd 1
4,900 people
B 1 violation
C 10 violations
Boone County Pwsd 10
4,963 people
B 0 violations
C 4 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,371
Radon Mitigation $857
PFAS Treatment $429
Total Estimated Cost $2,657

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 $2,657 (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

Clay County Pwsd 6 (EPA ID: MO1024146) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 4,912 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 6 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 Clay County Pwsd 6 (MO1024146) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay County Pwsd 6 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Clay County Pwsd 6 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Clay County Pwsd 6 serve?

Clay County Pwsd 6 serves approximately 4,912 people across 7 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Clay County Pwsd 6 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
7/16/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 6.1 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 6.1 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
0
Unknown Material
2,109
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 4,912
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?
Clay County Pwsd 6 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Clay County Pwsd 6 serve?
Clay County Pwsd 6 serves approximately 4,912 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Clay County Pwsd 6's water source?
Clay County Pwsd 6 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Clay County Pwsd 6's service area?
The Clay County Pwsd 6 service area has a median household income of $101,193. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Clay County Pwsd 6 get its water?
Clay County Pwsd 6'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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