Elm Hills Utility Operating Company Inc.
EPA ID: MO3048155 · 154 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Elm Hills Utility Operating Company Inc. (MO3048155): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Elm Hills Utility Operating Company Inc. is listed without violations in federal records, across a service area of 154 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Elm Hills Utility Operating Company Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Elm Hills Utility Operating Company Inc. have a median household income of $58,906 and about 35,347 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 82% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Elm Hills Utility Operating Company Inc.'s water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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System Overview
Elm Hills Utility Operating Company Inc. (EPA ID: MO3048155) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 154 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 65301 in Sedalia.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2024-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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.
- 65301 - Sedalia
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Elm Hills Utility Operating Company Inc. (MO3048155) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elm Hills Utility Operating Company Inc. water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Elm Hills Utility Operating Company Inc. in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Elm Hills Utility Operating Company Inc. serve?
Elm Hills Utility Operating Company Inc. serves approximately 154 people across 1 ZIP code in Missouri.
Where does Elm Hills Utility Operating Company Inc. get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Elm Hills Utility Operating Company Inc. Water Report, MO. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo3048155/
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