Water System Report MO

Bosworth Public Water System

EPA ID: MO2010091 · 305 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring history at Bosworth Public Water System shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 305 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

305
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$62K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bosworth Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$51,125
Median Household Income
437
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bosworth Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $51,125 and an estimated 437 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Bosworth Public Water System'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Carroll 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

72 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $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.

System Overview

Bosworth Public Water System (EPA ID: MO2010091) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 305 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 64623 in Bosworth.

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.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bosworth Public Water System (MO2010091) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bosworth Public Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bosworth Public Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bosworth Public Water System serve?

Bosworth Public Water System serves approximately 305 people across 1 ZIP code in Missouri.

Where does Bosworth Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
42
Unknown Material
144
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 305
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

Should I use a water filter?
Bosworth Public Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bosworth Public Water System serve?
Bosworth Public Water System serves approximately 305 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Bosworth Public Water System's water source?
Bosworth Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bosworth Public Water System's service area?
The Bosworth Public Water System service area has a median household income of $51,125. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bosworth Public Water System get its water?
Bosworth Public Water System'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.
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