Water System Report MO

Sedgewickville Public Water System

EPA ID: MO4010729 · 197 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Sedgewickville Public Water System's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 197 residents year after year.

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

B · 83
Avg Safety Score
197
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00083 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$86,905
Median Household Income
2,211
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sedgewickville Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $86,905 and an estimated 2,211 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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

Sedgewickville 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
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $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.

System Overview

SEDGEWICKVILLE PWS (EPA ID: MO4010729) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 197 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (83/100)

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
63781 0.00083 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 Sedgewickville Public Water System (MO4010729) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sedgewickville Public Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Sedgewickville Public Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Sedgewickville Public Water System serve?

Sedgewickville Public Water System serves approximately 197 people across 2 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Sedgewickville Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 197
Reported to Missouri

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Sedgewickville Public Water System safe to drink?
Sedgewickville Public Water System earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Sedgewickville 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 Sedgewickville Public Water System serve?
Sedgewickville Public Water System serves approximately 197 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Sedgewickville Public Water System's water source?
Sedgewickville Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sedgewickville Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00083 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Sedgewickville Public Water System's service area?
The Sedgewickville Public Water System service area has a median household income of $86,905. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sedgewickville Public Water System get its water?
Sedgewickville 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.
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