Current Noncompliance MO

Osage Company Pwsd 1

EPA ID: MO3024437 ยท 1,221 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Osage Company Pwsd 1 (MO3024437): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. EPA compliance records for Osage Company Pwsd 1 show 1 unresolved violation - findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 1,221 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,221
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
12
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00316 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
12
Contaminants Flagged
$196K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Osage Company Pwsd 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$77,361
Median Household Income
8,262
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Osage Company Pwsd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $77,361 and an estimated 8,262 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% 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

Osage Company 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.

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

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Osage Company Pwsd 1 compares to EPA limits

Mercury 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Cadmium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen
Selenium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.05 mg/L
Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage
Chromium 1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L)
Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen)
Nitrite 1 mg/L (as nitrogen) (100% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L (as nitrogen)
Blue baby syndrome in infants; potential carcinogen

What This Means For You

Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Cadmium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Selenium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Chromium at 1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L). Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen). Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $1,975

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 $1,975 (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

Osage Company Pwsd 1 (EPA ID: MO3024437) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 1,221 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

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: 11 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
November 9, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2025 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Selenium Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Nickel Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Mercury Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Contaminant 1075 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Contaminant 1085 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Contaminant 1045 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Cadmium Inorganic 1 No
Chromium Inorganic 1 No
Fluoride Inorganic 1 No
Selenium Inorganic 1 No
Nickel Inorganic 1 No
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 1 No
Mercury Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1085 Other Violation 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00316 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.

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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 Osage Company Pwsd 1 (MO3024437) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Osage Company Pwsd 1 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 Osage Company Pwsd 1 serve?

Osage Company Pwsd 1 serves approximately 1,221 people across 4 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Osage Company Pwsd 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Osage Company Pwsd 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Mercury, Cadmium, Selenium, Chromium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Osage Company Pwsd 1 serve?
Osage Company Pwsd 1 serves approximately 1,221 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Osage Company Pwsd 1's water source?
Osage Company Pwsd 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Osage Company Pwsd 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00316 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Osage Company Pwsd 1's service area?
The Osage Company Pwsd 1 service area has a median household income of $77,361. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Osage Company Pwsd 1 get its water?
Osage Company 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Osage Company Pwsd 1 (MO): 12 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo3024437/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

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