Water System Report MO

Scotland County Cons Pwsd 1

EPA ID: MO2024565 ยท 3,360 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Scotland County Cons Pwsd 1 (MO2024565): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Scotland County Cons Pwsd 1 ha logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 3,360 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,360
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$137K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,697
Median Household Income
5,642
Service Area Population
92%
Disadvantaged Population
68th
Poverty Percentile
87th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Scotland County Cons Pwsd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $67,697 and an estimated 5,642 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 92% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Scotland County Cons Pwsd 1's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
8th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 89% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections 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†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Missouri

Jasper County Pwsd 2
3,383 people
B 2 violations
Texas County Pwsd 1
3,335 people
3 violations
0 violations
Shelby County Pwsd 1
3,300 people
0 violations
3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Flood Insurance $200
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $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

Scotland County Cons Pwsd 1 (EPA ID: MO2024565) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 3,360 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Scotland County Cons Pwsd 1 (MO2024565) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scotland County Cons Pwsd 1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Scotland County Cons Pwsd 1 in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Scotland County Cons Pwsd 1 serve?

Scotland County Cons Pwsd 1 serves approximately 3,360 people across 6 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Scotland County Cons Pwsd 1 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
3
Latest sample
7/16/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 12 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 12 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Scotland County Cons Pwsd 1 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Scotland County Cons Pwsd 1 serve?
Scotland County Cons Pwsd 1 serves approximately 3,360 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Scotland County Cons Pwsd 1's water source?
Scotland County Cons Pwsd 1 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Scotland County Cons Pwsd 1's service area?
The Scotland County Cons Pwsd 1 service area has a median household income of $67,697. EPA EJScreen data classifies 92% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Scotland County Cons Pwsd 1 get its water?
Scotland County Cons Pwsd 1's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Scotland County Cons Pwsd 1 Water Quality Report, MO. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo2024565/
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