Health Violations Found MO 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Harry S Truman Pwsd 2

EPA ID: MO1024247 · 2,700 people served · 7 ZIP codes

Based on the latest federal compliance data, Harry S Truman Pwsd 2 has 6 violations that the EPA has not yet closed — those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 2,700 people throughout its service territory.

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

B · 77
Avg Safety Score
2,700
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0095 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
9
Contaminants Flagged
$141K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Harry S Truman Pwsd 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$53,802
Median Household Income
24,703
Service Area Population
81%
Disadvantaged Population
74th
Poverty Percentile
79th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Harry S Truman Pwsd 2 serves a community with a median household income of $53,802 and an estimated 24,703 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 81% 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

Harry S Truman 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
44th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in St. Clair 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

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Harry S Truman Pwsd 2 compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 1009 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.004 mg/L
Intestinal damage, bone damage
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Contaminant 1009 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.004 mg/L. Intestinal damage, bone damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

E. coli at 2 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

Fecal Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 2 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 →

Contaminant 1009 was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $400
Flood Insurance $171
Water Filtration $86
PFAS Treatment $71
Total Estimated Cost $729

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 $729 (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

Harry S Truman Pwsd 2 (EPA ID: MO1024247) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 2,700 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (77/100)

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

Violation History

2 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 6 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 16, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2025 E. coli Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 23, 2025 Contaminant 0800 Health-based Resolved
April 21, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
December 1, 2023 Contaminant 1009 Monitoring Unresolved
December 1, 2023 E. coli Monitoring Unresolved
December 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 4 Yes
E. coli Microbiological 2 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 2 No
Contaminant 1009 Other Violation 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Contaminant 0800 Other Violation 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
64776 0.0095 mg/L No N/A
64763 0.00326 mg/L No N/A
64770 0.00189 mg/L No N/A
64724 0.00162 mg/L No N/A
64740 0.00149 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate 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

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 Harry S Truman Pwsd 2 (MO1024247) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harry S Truman Pwsd 2 water safe to drink?

Harry S Truman Pwsd 2 has recorded 2 health-based violations 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 Harry S Truman Pwsd 2 serve?

Harry S Truman Pwsd 2 serves approximately 2,700 people across 7 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Harry S Truman Pwsd 2 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
2
Unknown Material
1,316
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,700
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 Harry S Truman Pwsd 2 safe to drink?
Harry S Truman Pwsd 2 earns a B safety grade with 6 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Harry S Truman Pwsd 2's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 1009, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), E. coli, Fecal Coliform. 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 Harry S Truman Pwsd 2 serve?
Harry S Truman Pwsd 2 serves approximately 2,700 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Harry S Truman Pwsd 2's water source?
Harry S Truman Pwsd 2 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Harry S Truman Pwsd 2's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0095 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Harry S Truman Pwsd 2's service area?
The Harry S Truman Pwsd 2 service area has a median household income of $53,802. EPA EJScreen data classifies 81% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Harry S Truman Pwsd 2 get its water?
Harry S Truman 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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter →

2

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

Harry S Truman Pwsd 2 (EPA ID: MO1024247) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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