Monitoring Violations MO

Centerville Public Water System

EPA ID: MO4010151 · 190 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Centerville Public Water System shows 1 active EPA violation in the federal database for a service population of approximately 190.

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

C · 67
Avg Safety Score
190
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00291 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
2
Contaminants Flagged
$166K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$55,106
Median Household Income
1,286
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Centerville Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $55,106 and an estimated 1,286 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Centerville 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
90th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Reynolds County, Missouri rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 72% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Centerville Public Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,000
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,400 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

CENTERVILLE PWS (EPA ID: MO4010151) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 190 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (67/100)

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

Violation History

3 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule 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 2 No
Stage 2 DBP 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
63633 0.00291 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Centerville Public Water System (MO4010151) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Centerville Public Water System water safe to drink?

Centerville Public Water System has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Centerville Public Water System serve?

Centerville Public Water System serves approximately 190 people across 3 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Centerville Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Centerville Public Water System safe to drink?
Centerville Public Water System has a C safety grade based on 3 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Centerville Public Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Centerville Public Water System serve?
Centerville Public Water System serves approximately 190 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Centerville Public Water System's water source?
Centerville Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Centerville Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00291 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Centerville Public Water System's service area?
The Centerville Public Water System service area has a median household income of $55,106. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Centerville Public Water System get its water?
Centerville 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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