Water System Report MO

Platte County Pwsd 6

EPA ID: MO1024480 ยท 2,095 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Platte County Pwsd 6 (MO1024480): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Platte County Pwsd 6 has supplied tap water to 2,095 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,095
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00246 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$332K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Platte County Pwsd 6 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$100,169
Median Household Income
38,221
Service Area Population
5%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
35%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Platte County Pwsd 6 serves a community with a median household income of $100,169 and an estimated 38,221 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Platte County Pwsd 6'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 55% 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. 6 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†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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 $1,700 (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 County Pwsd 6 (EPA ID: MO1024480) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 2,095 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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
0.00246 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Platte County Pwsd 6 (MO1024480) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Platte County Pwsd 6 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Platte County Pwsd 6 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 County Pwsd 6 serve?

Platte County Pwsd 6 serves approximately 2,095 people across 2 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Platte County Pwsd 6 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Platte County Pwsd 6 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Platte County Pwsd 6 serve?
Platte County Pwsd 6 serves approximately 2,095 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Platte County Pwsd 6's water source?
Platte County Pwsd 6 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Platte County Pwsd 6's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00246 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Platte County Pwsd 6's service area?
The Platte County Pwsd 6 service area has a median household income of $100,169. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Platte County Pwsd 6 get its water?
Platte County Pwsd 6'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.

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