Water System Report MO

Bismarck Public Water System

EPA ID: MO4010073 ยท 1,475 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bismarck Public Water System (MO4010073): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Bismarck Public Water System posted zero EPA violations serving 1,475 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,475
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$113K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bismarck Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$47,261
Median Household Income
8,089
Service Area Population
76%
Disadvantaged Population
73th
Poverty Percentile
73th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bismarck Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $47,261 and an estimated 8,089 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 76% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Bismarck Public Water System'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
63th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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 $800
Radon Mitigation $667
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,667

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

Bismarck Public Water System (EPA ID: MO4010073) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 1,475 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0019 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 Bismarck Public Water System (MO4010073) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bismarck Public Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bismarck Public Water System 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 Bismarck Public Water System serve?

Bismarck Public Water System serves approximately 1,475 people across 3 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Bismarck Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Bismarck Public Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bismarck Public Water System serve?
Bismarck Public Water System serves approximately 1,475 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Bismarck Public Water System's water source?
Bismarck Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bismarck Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0019 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bismarck Public Water System's service area?
The Bismarck Public Water System service area has a median household income of $47,261. EPA EJScreen data classifies 76% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bismarck Public Water System get its water?
Bismarck Public Water System'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bismarck Public Water System Water Quality Report, MO. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo4010073/
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