Howard County Cons Pwsd 1
EPA ID: MO2024259 · 2,100 people served · 5 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Howard County Cons Pwsd 1 (MO2024259): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Past issues aside, Howard County Cons Pwsd 1 cleared all 2 violations and is compliant today, supplying 2,100 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Howard County Cons Pwsd 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Howard County Cons Pwsd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $80,875 and an estimated 10,143 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Howard County Cons 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Howard County Cons Pwsd 1 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report 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.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Missouri
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
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
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 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00259 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$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 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
How to cite this page
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