Health Violations Found MO 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Callaway County Pwsd 1

EPA ID: MO3024084 · 9,840 people served · 7 ZIP codes

In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, Callaway County Pwsd 1 carried 1 violation still marked as unresolved — each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 9,840 people across the area it supplies.

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

B · 77
Avg Safety Score
9,840
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
9
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00406 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
6
Contaminants Flagged
$233K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$74,503
Median Household Income
71,643
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
63th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Callaway County Pwsd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $74,503 and an estimated 71,643 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% 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

Callaway County Pwsd 1'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
56th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
11th
Superfund Site Proximity

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.

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 62% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Callaway County Pwsd 1 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Missouri

Jefferson County Pwsd 10
10,000 people
B 3 violations
C 3 violations
C 16 violations
Platte Company Pwsd 4
9,552 people
C 4 violations
B 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,286
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $43
Total Estimated Cost $1,729

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,729 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Callaway County Pwsd 1 (EPA ID: MO3024084) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 9,840 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (77/100)

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

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 1 remains unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
December 30, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2023 Total Coliform Monitoring 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 3 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
65043 0.00406 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 Callaway County Pwsd 1 (MO3024084) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callaway County Pwsd 1 water safe to drink?

Callaway County Pwsd 1 has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Callaway County Pwsd 1 serve?

Callaway County Pwsd 1 serves approximately 9,840 people across 7 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Callaway County Pwsd 1 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.

Samples collected
406

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 →

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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
4,755
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 9,840
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 Callaway County Pwsd 1 safe to drink?
Callaway County Pwsd 1 earns a B safety grade with 9 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Callaway County Pwsd 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Total Coliform, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants 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 Callaway County Pwsd 1 serve?
Callaway County Pwsd 1 serves approximately 9,840 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Callaway County Pwsd 1's water source?
Callaway County Pwsd 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Callaway County Pwsd 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00406 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Callaway County Pwsd 1's service area?
The Callaway County Pwsd 1 service area has a median household income of $74,503. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Callaway County Pwsd 1 get its water?
Callaway County Pwsd 1'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Callaway County Pwsd 1 (EPA ID: MO3024084) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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