Current Noncompliance MO

Carroll County Pwsd 1

EPA ID: MO2024105 ยท 3,063 people served ยท 8 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Carroll County Pwsd 1 (MO2024105): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Based on the latest federal compliance data, Carroll County Pwsd 1 ha 1 violation that the EPA has not yet closed - those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 3,063 people throughout its service territory.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,063
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
5
Contaminants Flagged
$111K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Carroll County Pwsd 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,088
Median Household Income
10,254
Service Area Population
42%
Disadvantaged Population
61th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Carroll County Pwsd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $61,088 and an estimated 10,254 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 42% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Carroll County Pwsd 1'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
58th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
9th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 93% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Carroll County Pwsd 1 compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

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.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Missouri

Cass County Pwsd 10
3,068 people
1 violation
2 violations
C 3 violations
4 violations
Stoddard County Pwsd 1
3,000 people
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Flood Insurance $375
Water Filtration $113
Total Estimated Cost $888

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $888 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Carroll County Pwsd 1 (EPA ID: MO2024105) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 3,063 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 8 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
September 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 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
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 No

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 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Carroll County Pwsd 1 (MO2024105) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carroll County Pwsd 1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Carroll County Pwsd 1 serve?

Carroll County Pwsd 1 serves approximately 3,063 people across 8 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Carroll County Pwsd 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Carroll County Pwsd 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Carroll County Pwsd 1 serve?
Carroll County Pwsd 1 serves approximately 3,063 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Carroll County Pwsd 1's water source?
Carroll County Pwsd 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Carroll County Pwsd 1's service area?
The Carroll County Pwsd 1 service area has a median household income of $61,088. EPA EJScreen data classifies 42% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Carroll County Pwsd 1 get its water?
Carroll County Pwsd 1'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Carroll County Pwsd 1 (MO): 5 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo2024105/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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