Water System Report MO

Johnson County Pwsd 3

EPA ID: MO1024311 · 4,700 people served · 9 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Johnson County Pwsd 3, 4,700 residents served.

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

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
4,700
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$208K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2022). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$67,500
Median Household Income
57,240
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
43th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Johnson County Pwsd 3 serves a community with a median household income of $67,500 and an estimated 57,240 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% 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 3'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
62th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
11th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Johnson County, Missouri rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 62th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

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

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Missouri

0 violations
B 1 violation
C 15 violations
C 3 violations
B 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,133
Radon Mitigation $489
Water Filtration $33
Total Estimated Cost $1,656

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

Johnson County Pwsd 3 (EPA ID: MO1024311) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 4,700 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 9 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

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

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.

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 3 (MO1024311) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnson County Pwsd 3 water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Johnson County Pwsd 3 serve?

Johnson County Pwsd 3 serves approximately 4,700 people across 9 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Johnson County Pwsd 3 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
116

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
1,522
Unknown Material
575
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: 4,700
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 Johnson County Pwsd 3 safe to drink?
Johnson County Pwsd 3 has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Johnson 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 Johnson County Pwsd 3 serve?
Johnson County Pwsd 3 serves approximately 4,700 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is Johnson County Pwsd 3's water source?
Johnson County Pwsd 3 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Johnson County Pwsd 3's service area?
The Johnson County Pwsd 3 service area has a median household income of $67,500. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Johnson County Pwsd 3 get its water?
Johnson County Pwsd 3'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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