Monitoring Violations MO

Johnson County Pwsd 2

EPA ID: MO1024310 · 12,490 people served · 12 ZIP codes

Johnson County Pwsd 2's record shows 2 remedied violations — all cleared, currently compliant, 12,490 residents.

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

B · 83
Avg Safety Score
12,490
People Served
12
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00187 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
3
Contaminants Flagged
$225K
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 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Johnson County Pwsd 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$77,654
Median Household Income
81,634
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
47th
Poverty Percentile
47th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Johnson County Pwsd 2 serves a community with a median household income of $77,654 and an estimated 81,634 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Johnson County Pwsd 2'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Lafayette 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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Johnson County Pwsd 2 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2595 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Missouri

B 2 violations
Troy Public Water System
12,500 people
C 2 violations
0 violations
B 15 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,050
Radon Mitigation $600
PFAS Treatment $83
Water Filtration $25
Total Estimated Cost $1,758

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,758 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Johnson County Pwsd 2 (EPA ID: MO1024310) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 12,490 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 12 ZIP codes across 12 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (83/100)

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

Violation History

2 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 2595 Other Violation 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 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
64040 0.00187 mg/L No N/A
64761 0.00173 mg/L No N/A
64733 0.00087 mg/L No N/A
64061 0.00052 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.

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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 Johnson County Pwsd 2 (MO1024310) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnson County Pwsd 2 water safe to drink?

Johnson County Pwsd 2 has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Johnson County Pwsd 2 serve?

Johnson County Pwsd 2 serves approximately 12,490 people across 12 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Johnson County Pwsd 2 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

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
2,674
Unknown Material
2,741
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 2024-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 12,490
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 Johnson County Pwsd 2 safe to drink?
Johnson County Pwsd 2 earns a B safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Johnson County Pwsd 2's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2595, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Johnson County Pwsd 2 serve?
Johnson County Pwsd 2 serves approximately 12,490 people with drinking water across 12 ZIP codes.
What is Johnson County Pwsd 2's water source?
Johnson County Pwsd 2 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Johnson County Pwsd 2's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00187 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Johnson County Pwsd 2's service area?
The Johnson County Pwsd 2 service area has a median household income of $77,654. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Johnson County Pwsd 2 get its water?
Johnson County Pwsd 2'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Johnson County Pwsd 2 (EPA ID: MO1024310) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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