Historical Compliance Records MO

Phelps County Pwsd 2 South

EPA ID: MO3024467 ยท 1,768 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Phelps County Pwsd 2 South (MO3024467): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Since the flagged events, Phelps County Pwsd 2 South resolved all 1 violation - compliant today, 1,768 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,768
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00223 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$201K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Phelps County Pwsd 2 South Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,705
Median Household Income
41,866
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Phelps County Pwsd 2 South serves a community with a median household income of $55,705 and an estimated 41,866 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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

Phelps County Pwsd 2 South'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Phelps County Pwsd 2 South compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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4 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,500 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Phelps County Pwsd 2 South (EPA ID: MO3024467) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 1,768 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
September 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report 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
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00223 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.

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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 Phelps County Pwsd 2 South (MO3024467) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phelps County Pwsd 2 South water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Phelps County Pwsd 2 South; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Phelps County Pwsd 2 South serve?

Phelps County Pwsd 2 South serves approximately 1,768 people across 2 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Phelps County Pwsd 2 South get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Phelps County Pwsd 2 South's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Phelps County Pwsd 2 South serve?
Phelps County Pwsd 2 South serves approximately 1,768 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Phelps County Pwsd 2 South's water source?
Phelps County Pwsd 2 South draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Phelps County Pwsd 2 South's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00223 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Phelps County Pwsd 2 South's service area?
The Phelps County Pwsd 2 South service area has a median household income of $55,705. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Phelps County Pwsd 2 South get its water?
Phelps County Pwsd 2 South'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

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Phelps County Pwsd 2 South (EPA ID: MO3024467) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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