Historical Compliance Records MO 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Howard County Cons Pwsd 1

EPA ID: MO2024259 ยท 2,100 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Howard County Cons Pwsd 1 (MO2024259): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. 2 violations on file at Howard County Cons Pwsd 1, none open; 2,100 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,100
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0026 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
2
Contaminants Flagged
$153K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$80,875
Median Household Income
10,143
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
30%
Disadvantaged Population
48th
Poverty Percentile
74th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Howard County Cons Pwsd 1 have a median household income of $80,875 and about 10,143 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Howard County Cons Pwsd 1's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
48th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
2th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 84% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 4 detections recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $700 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Howard County Cons Pwsd 1 (EPA ID: MO2024259) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 2,100 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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
November 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0026 mg/L No 2023-12-31

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

5 of 5 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Howard County Cons Pwsd 1 (MO2024259) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Howard County Cons Pwsd 1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Howard County Cons Pwsd 1; 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 Howard County Cons Pwsd 1 serve?

Howard County Cons Pwsd 1 serves approximately 2,100 people across 5 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Howard County Cons Pwsd 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Howard County Cons Pwsd 1 serve? ▼
Howard County Cons Pwsd 1 serves approximately 2,100 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Howard County Cons Pwsd 1's water source? ▼
Howard County Cons Pwsd 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Howard County Cons Pwsd 1's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0026 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Howard County Cons Pwsd 1? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Howard County Cons Pwsd 1 have a median household income of $80,875 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Howard County Cons Pwsd 1 get its water? ▼
Howard County Cons Pwsd 1's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Howard County Cons Pwsd 1 (MO): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo2024259/
BibTeX
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Howard County Cons Pwsd 1 (EPA ID: MO2024259) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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