Boone County Pwsd 10
EPA ID: MO3024059 · 4,963 people served · 15 ZIP codes
Zero EPA violations over five years — Boone County Pwsd 10 has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 4,963.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Boone County Pwsd 10 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Boone County Pwsd 10 serves a community with a median household income of $63,750 and an estimated 110,818 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.
Environmental Justice Note: 31% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Boone County Pwsd 10'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.
About 1% of homes in Boone 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 66th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 11 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
Boone County Pwsd 10 (EPA ID: MO3024059) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 4,963 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 15 ZIP codes across 15 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (83/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65240 | 0.00241 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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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.
- 65202 — Columbia
- 65230 — Armstrong
- 65231 — Auxvasse
- 65240 — Centralia
- 65243 — Clark
- 65244 — Clifton Hill
- 65255 — Hallsville
- 65256 — Harrisburg
- 65257 — Higbee
- 65259 — Huntsville
- 65265 — Mexico
- 65270 — Moberly
- 65279 — Rocheport
- 65284 — Sturgeon
- 65285 — Thompson
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Boone County Pwsd 10 (MO3024059) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Boone County Pwsd 10 water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Boone County Pwsd 10 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Boone County Pwsd 10 serve?
Boone County Pwsd 10 serves approximately 4,963 people across 15 ZIP codes in Missouri.
Where does Boone County Pwsd 10 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.