Health Violations Found MO 6 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Blodgett Public Water System

EPA ID: MO4011179 · 300 people served · 1 ZIP code

Tallying the federal enforcement file for Blodgett Public Water System yields 5 open violations that have not been formally closed — each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 300 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

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

A · 86
Avg Safety Score
300
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
23
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00176 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
8
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2023) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$65,625
Median Household Income
172
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Blodgett Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $65,625 and an estimated 172 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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

Blodgett 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Scott 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Blodgett Public Water System compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 9 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 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

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Blodgett Public Water System (EPA ID: MO4011179) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 63824 in Blodgett.

Average Home Safety Score: A (86/100)

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

Violation History

6 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 5 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Resolved
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Resolved
July 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
April 9, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Unresolved
April 16, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 3, 2023 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 9 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 Yes
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Chlorine residual Disinfectant 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →

Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))

Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
63824 0.00176 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Blodgett Public Water System (MO4011179) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blodgett Public Water System water safe to drink?

Blodgett Public Water System has recorded 6 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Blodgett Public Water System serve?

Blodgett Public Water System serves approximately 300 people across 1 ZIP code in Missouri.

Where does Blodgett 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
98
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 300
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 Blodgett Public Water System safe to drink?
Blodgett Public Water System earns a A safety grade with 23 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Blodgett Public Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Blodgett Public Water System serve?
Blodgett Public Water System serves approximately 300 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Blodgett Public Water System's water source?
Blodgett Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Blodgett Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00176 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Blodgett Public Water System's service area?
The Blodgett Public Water System service area has a median household income of $65,625. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Blodgett Public Water System get its water?
Blodgett 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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Blodgett Public Water System (EPA ID: MO4011179) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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