Water System Report MO

Johnson County Pwsd 3

EPA ID: MO1024311 ยท 4,700 people served ยท 8 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Johnson County Pwsd 3 (MO1024311): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five clean years on EPA record - Johnson County Pwsd 3, 4,700 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,700
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$197K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,180
Median Household Income
53,174
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
44th
Poverty Percentile
53th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Johnson County Pwsd 3 serves a community with a median household income of $66,180 and an estimated 53,174 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.

๐Ÿ’ง 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
69th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
9th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 69th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 55% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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B 1 violation
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,050
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,450

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 8 ZIP codes across 8 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Johnson County Pwsd 3 in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Johnson County Pwsd 3 serve?

Johnson County Pwsd 3 serves approximately 4,700 people across 8 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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 8 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 $66,180. 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Johnson County Pwsd 3 Water Quality Report, MO. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo1024311/
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