Health Violations Found MO 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Daviess County Pwsd 1

EPA ID: MO1024186 · 2,165 people served · 10 ZIP codes

Daviess County Pwsd 1 show 2 open EPA violations in current federal records for approximately 2,165 people.

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

B · 81
Avg Safety Score
2,165
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00105 mg/L
Max Lead Level
5
Contaminants Flagged
$163K
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 12 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$62,084
Median Household Income
23,019
Service Area Population
53%
Disadvantaged Population
67th
Poverty Percentile
84th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Daviess County Pwsd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $62,084 and an estimated 23,019 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 53% 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?

Groundwater

Daviess County Pwsd 1's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
21th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
8th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Holt 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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 72% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Daviess County Pwsd 1 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper 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. 2 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $444
Flood Insurance $400
PFAS Treatment $111
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,056

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 $1,056 (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

DAVIESS COUNTY PWSD 1 (EPA ID: MO1024186) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 2,165 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 10 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (81/100)

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

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 2 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 3, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
September 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2024 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
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 2 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper 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
64670 0.00105 mg/L No N/A

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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: 9 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 Daviess County Pwsd 1 (MO1024186) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daviess County Pwsd 1 water safe to drink?

Daviess County Pwsd 1 has recorded 1 health-based violation 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 Daviess County Pwsd 1 serve?

Daviess County Pwsd 1 serves approximately 2,165 people across 10 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Daviess County Pwsd 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
88
Unknown Material
0
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: 2,165
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

Is water from Daviess County Pwsd 1 safe to drink?
Daviess County Pwsd 1 earns a B safety grade with 8 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Daviess County Pwsd 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Contaminant 0700, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule. 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 Daviess County Pwsd 1 serve?
Daviess County Pwsd 1 serves approximately 2,165 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is Daviess County Pwsd 1's water source?
Daviess County Pwsd 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Daviess County Pwsd 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00105 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Daviess County Pwsd 1's service area?
The Daviess County Pwsd 1 service area has a median household income of $62,084. EPA EJScreen data classifies 53% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Daviess County Pwsd 1 get its water?
Daviess County Pwsd 1's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

Daviess County Pwsd 1 (EPA ID: MO1024186) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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