Water System Report MO

Russellville Public Water System

EPA ID: MO3010706 · 800 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Russellville Public Water System shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 800 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 73
Avg Safety Score
800
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00169 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$248K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$92,175
Median Household Income
4,322
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Russellville Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $92,175 and an estimated 4,322 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Russellville Public Water System'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Cole County, Missouri rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

RUSSELLVILLE PWS (EPA ID: MO3010706) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 800 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (73/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
65074 0.00169 mg/L No N/A

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.

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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 Russellville Public Water System (MO3010706) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Russellville Public Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Russellville Public Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Russellville Public Water System serve?

Russellville Public Water System serves approximately 800 people across 2 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Russellville Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
366
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 800
Reported to Missouri

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Russellville Public Water System safe to drink?
Russellville Public Water System earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Russellville Public Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Russellville Public Water System serve?
Russellville Public Water System serves approximately 800 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Russellville Public Water System's water source?
Russellville Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Russellville Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00169 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Russellville Public Water System's service area?
The Russellville Public Water System service area has a median household income of $92,175. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Russellville Public Water System get its water?
Russellville Public Water System'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.
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