Piedmont Public Water System
EPA ID: MO4010640 · 1,987 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Piedmont Public Water System (MO4010640): 2 past health-based violations, since resolved. Over the past five years, Piedmont Public Water System recorded 16 violations, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 1,987 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Piedmont Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Piedmont Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $40,436 and an estimated 5,068 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% 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?
Piedmont 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Piedmont Public Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Fecal Coliform at 6 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
E. coli at 3 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.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Piedmont Public Water System (EPA ID: MO4010640) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 1,987 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 63957 in Piedmont.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 16 resolved, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2024 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 14, 2022 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 6 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
- 63957 - Piedmont
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Piedmont Public Water System (MO4010640) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Piedmont Public Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Piedmont Public Water System; its 16 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Piedmont Public Water System serve?
Piedmont Public Water System serves approximately 1,987 people across 1 ZIP code in Missouri.
Where does Piedmont Public Water System get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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