Water System Report MO

Clinton County Pwsd 3

EPA ID: MO1024155 · 3,615 people served · 12 ZIP codes

With a five-year violation-free history, Clinton County Pwsd 3 delivers safe water to 3,615 residents.

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

3,615
People Served
12
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$192K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 19 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Clinton County Pwsd 3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,260
Median Household Income
40,100
Service Area Population
44%
Disadvantaged Population
58th
Poverty Percentile
77th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Clinton County Pwsd 3 serves a community with a median household income of $71,260 and an estimated 40,100 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 44% 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Clinton County Pwsd 3'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
24th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
13th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Ray 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

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% 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. 3 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

B 0 violations
B 1 violation
Andrew County Pwsd 2
3,580 people
D 0 violations
B 10 violations
D 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $655
Radon Mitigation $618
PFAS Treatment $136
Water Filtration $82
Total Estimated Cost $1,491

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 $1,491 (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

Clinton County Pwsd 3 (EPA ID: MO1024155) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 3,615 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 12 ZIP codes across 12 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.

Need help with your water quality?

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

Find the Right Water Filter

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 Clinton County Pwsd 3 (MO1024155) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clinton County Pwsd 3 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Clinton County Pwsd 3 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Clinton County Pwsd 3 serve?

Clinton County Pwsd 3 serves approximately 3,615 people across 12 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Clinton County Pwsd 3 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
174
Detections
1
Latest sample
8/12/2025
Highest analyte
PFBA: 5.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 5.2 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 →

Understand PFAS health context and filtration →

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
1,128
Unknown Material
346
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,615
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.

Learn about lead in drinking water →

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Clinton County Pwsd 3 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Clinton County Pwsd 3 serve?
Clinton County Pwsd 3 serves approximately 3,615 people with drinking water across 12 ZIP codes.
What is Clinton County Pwsd 3's water source?
Clinton County Pwsd 3 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Clinton County Pwsd 3's service area?
The Clinton County Pwsd 3 service area has a median household income of $71,260. EPA EJScreen data classifies 44% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Clinton County Pwsd 3 get its water?
Clinton County Pwsd 3'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.
Home Water Systems Missouri Clinton County Pwsd 3

Get safety alerts for Clinton County Pwsd 3, Missouri

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Check your water filter options Free tool — no phone call required.