Water System Report MO

Platte Company Pwsd 4

EPA ID: MO1024478 ยท 9,552 people served ยท 9 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Platte Company Pwsd 4 (MO1024478): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Platte Company Pwsd 4 has supplied tap water to 9,552 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

9,552
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$271K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Platte Company Pwsd 4 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$96,683
Median Household Income
40,269
Service Area Population
5%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Platte Company Pwsd 4 serves a community with a median household income of $96,683 and an estimated 40,269 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Platte Company Pwsd 4'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
31th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
52th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 13 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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Missouri

B 2 violations
3 violations
Jackson County Pwsd 13
9,700 people
2 violations
Ray County Cons Pwsd 2
9,360 people
0 violations
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $944
Radon Mitigation $800
PFAS Treatment $389
Water Filtration $33
Total Estimated Cost $2,167

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,167 (one-time) vs. $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

Platte Company Pwsd 4 (EPA ID: MO1024478) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 9,552 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 7 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High 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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 Platte Company Pwsd 4 (MO1024478) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Platte Company Pwsd 4 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Platte Company Pwsd 4 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 Platte Company Pwsd 4 serve?

Platte Company Pwsd 4 serves approximately 9,552 people across 9 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Platte Company Pwsd 4 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
174
Detections
2
Latest sample
1/9/2024
Highest analyte
PFHxS: 3.3 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxS 3.3 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFPeA 3.2 ppt โ€” โ€”

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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Platte Company Pwsd 4 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Platte Company Pwsd 4 serve?
Platte Company Pwsd 4 serves approximately 9,552 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is Platte Company Pwsd 4's water source?
Platte Company Pwsd 4 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Platte Company Pwsd 4's service area?
The Platte Company Pwsd 4 service area has a median household income of $96,683. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Platte Company Pwsd 4 get its water?
Platte Company Pwsd 4'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Platte Company Pwsd 4 Water Quality Report, MO. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo1024478/
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