Current Noncompliance MO

Belle Public Water System

EPA ID: MO3010054 ยท 1,300 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Belle Public Water System (MO3010054): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Belle Public Water System, 1 violation is listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 1,300 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,300
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
2
Contaminants Flagged
$196K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Belle Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$51,337
Median Household Income
2,973
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Belle Public Water System have a median household income of $51,337 and about 2,973 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 65% 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

Belle Public Water System'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

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

System Overview

Belle Public Water System (EPA ID: MO3010054) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 1,300 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 65013 in Belle.

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: 2 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
July 2, 2025 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform 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
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2025-12-31

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

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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 Belle Public Water System (MO3010054) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belle Public Water System 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 Belle Public Water System serve?

Belle Public Water System serves approximately 1,300 people across 1 ZIP code in Missouri.

Where does Belle Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 3 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 Belle Public Water System serve? ▼
Belle Public Water System serves approximately 1,300 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Belle Public Water System's water source? ▼
Belle Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Belle Public Water System's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. 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 Belle Public Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Belle Public Water System have a median household income of $51,337 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Belle Public Water System get its water? ▼
Belle Public Water System'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Belle Public Water System (MO): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo3010054/
BibTeX
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

Belle Public Water System (EPA ID: MO3010054) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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