Historical Compliance Records MO

Perryville Public Water System

EPA ID: MO4010636 ยท 8,555 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Perryville Public Water System (MO4010636): 5 EPA violations in the last five years. Beyond the 5 historical violations on Perryville Public Water System's EPA record, nothing remains open - the utility is currently compliant and supplies water to 8,555 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 79
Avg Safety Score
8,555
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00207 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
3
Contaminants Flagged
$192K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$63,492
Median Household Income
15,993
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Perryville Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $63,492 and an estimated 15,993 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Perryville Public Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Perryville Public Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

E. coli at 2 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

Fecal Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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

E. coli was detected in this water system. UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Perryville Public Water System (EPA ID: MO4010636) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 8,555 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 63775 in Perryville.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (79/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 5 records 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, 4 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
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 E. coli Non-health-based Archived
June 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Archived
June 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Archived
June 1, 2024 E. coli Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
E. coli Microbiological 2 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 2 No
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
0.00207 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Perryville Public Water System (MO4010636) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perryville Public Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Perryville Public Water System; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Perryville Public Water System serve?

Perryville Public Water System serves approximately 8,555 people across 1 ZIP code in Missouri.

Where does Perryville Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
348

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Perryville Public Water System safe to drink?
Perryville Public Water System earns a B safety grade with 5 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Perryville Public Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include E. coli, Fecal Coliform, 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 3 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 Perryville Public Water System serve?
Perryville Public Water System serves approximately 8,555 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Perryville Public Water System's water source?
Perryville Public Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Perryville Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00207 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Perryville Public Water System's service area?
The Perryville Public Water System service area has a median household income of $63,492. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Perryville Public Water System get its water?
Perryville Public Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Perryville Public Water System (MO): 5 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo4010636/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

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