Water System Report MO

Jackson County Pwsd 17

EPA ID: MO1024282 · 2,530 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Jackson County Pwsd 17 carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 2,530 residents.

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

2,530
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$259K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jackson County Pwsd 17 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$86,631
Median Household Income
65,278
Service Area Population
44%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
40%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jackson County Pwsd 17 serves a community with a median household income of $86,631 and an estimated 65,278 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% 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?

Groundwater

Jackson County Pwsd 17'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Jackson 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 48% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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B 10 violations
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B 0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $900
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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.

System Overview

Jackson County Pwsd 17 (EPA ID: MO1024282) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 2,530 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 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 Jackson County Pwsd 17 (MO1024282) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jackson County Pwsd 17 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Jackson County Pwsd 17 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Jackson County Pwsd 17 serve?

Jackson County Pwsd 17 serves approximately 2,530 people across 4 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Jackson County Pwsd 17 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
0
Unknown Material
1,046
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: 2,530
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?
Jackson County Pwsd 17 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Jackson County Pwsd 17 serve?
Jackson County Pwsd 17 serves approximately 2,530 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Jackson County Pwsd 17's water source?
Jackson County Pwsd 17 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Jackson County Pwsd 17's service area?
The Jackson County Pwsd 17 service area has a median household income of $86,631. EPA EJScreen data classifies 44% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Jackson County Pwsd 17 get its water?
Jackson County Pwsd 17'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.
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