Leadwood Public Water System
EPA ID: MO4010456 · 1,200 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Leadwood Public Water System (MO4010456): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. In the current EPA monitoring period, Leadwood Public Water System has 1 violation still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 1,200 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Leadwood Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Leadwood Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $38,967 and an estimated 22,842 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 73% 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?
Leadwood 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.
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 75th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Leadwood Public Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Arsenic at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Missouri
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Leadwood Public Water System (EPA ID: MO4010456) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 1,200 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Arsenic | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 4 | Yes |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 4 | No |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Stage 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00111 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 Leadwood Public Water System (MO4010456) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Leadwood Public Water System 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 Leadwood Public Water System serve?
Leadwood Public Water System serves approximately 1,200 people across 4 ZIP codes in Missouri.
Where does Leadwood Public Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
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