Platte County Pwsd 8
EPA ID: MO1024482 · 1,200 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Platte County Pwsd 8 (MO1024482): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Over the tracked period, Platte County Pwsd 8 logged 2 EPA violations - each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 1,200 people in good standing.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Platte County Pwsd 8 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Platte County Pwsd 8 serves a community with a median household income of $85,250 and an estimated 6,525 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Platte County Pwsd 8'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Platte County Pwsd 8 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Platte County Pwsd 8 (EPA ID: MO1024482) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 1,200 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00166 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 Platte County Pwsd 8 (MO1024482) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Platte County Pwsd 8 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Platte County Pwsd 8; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Platte County Pwsd 8 serve?
Platte County Pwsd 8 serves approximately 1,200 people across 4 ZIP codes in Missouri.
Where does Platte County Pwsd 8 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Platte County Pwsd 8 (MO): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo1024482/
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