Historical Compliance Records MO

Saline County Pwsd 2

EPA ID: MO2024556 ยท 883 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Saline County Pwsd 2 (MO2024556): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. In the five-year tracking period, Saline County Pwsd 2 filed 1 violation - each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 883 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

883
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00124 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$131K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Saline County Pwsd 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$51,705
Median Household Income
19,914
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Saline County Pwsd 2 serves a community with a median household income of $51,705 and an estimated 19,914 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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

Saline County Pwsd 2'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Saline County Pwsd 2 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule 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. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $750
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
PFAS Treatment $125
Total Estimated Cost $1,425

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

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 $1,425 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Saline County Pwsd 2 (EPA ID: MO2024556) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 883 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
September 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-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

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00124 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.

Need help with your water quality?

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 Saline County Pwsd 2 (MO2024556) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saline County Pwsd 2 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Saline County Pwsd 2; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Saline County Pwsd 2 serve?

Saline County Pwsd 2 serves approximately 883 people across 4 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Saline County Pwsd 2 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Saline County Pwsd 2's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Saline County Pwsd 2 serve?
Saline County Pwsd 2 serves approximately 883 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Saline County Pwsd 2's water source?
Saline County Pwsd 2 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Saline County Pwsd 2's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00124 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Saline County Pwsd 2's service area?
The Saline County Pwsd 2 service area has a median household income of $51,705. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Saline County Pwsd 2 get its water?
Saline County Pwsd 2'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.). Saline County Pwsd 2 (MO): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo2024556/
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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

Saline County Pwsd 2 (EPA ID: MO2024556) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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