Scott County Pwsd 4
EPA ID: MO4021566 · 3,150 people served · 9 ZIP codes
41 open EPA findings remain on record at Scott County Pwsd 4 — the utility supplies approximately 3,150 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2021) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Scott County Pwsd 4 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Scott County Pwsd 4 serves a community with a median household income of $55,945 and an estimated 47,487 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 58% 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?
Scott County Pwsd 4'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.
About 1% of homes in Stoddard 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 61th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th 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 Scott County Pwsd 4 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Arsenic at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 24 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 19 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.
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
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
Scott County Pwsd 4 (EPA ID: MO4021566) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 3,150 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 9 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: A (90/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 5, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 31, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 3, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 31, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 18, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| March 27, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 5, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 26, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 30, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 28, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 14, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 8, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 24 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 19 | No |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 11 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 7 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63823 | 0.00536 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 63736 | 0.00342 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 63735 | 0.00274 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 63767 | 0.00152 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
Coverage: 8 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 63735 — Bell City
- 63736 — Benton
- 63740 — Chaffee
- 63767 — Morley
- 63771 — Oran
- 63780 — Scott City
- 63801 — Sikeston
- 63823 — Bertrand
- 63834 — Charleston
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Scott County Pwsd 4 (MO4021566) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scott County Pwsd 4 water safe to drink?
Scott County Pwsd 4 has recorded 4 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 Scott County Pwsd 4 serve?
Scott County Pwsd 4 serves approximately 3,150 people across 9 ZIP codes in Missouri.
Where does Scott County Pwsd 4 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:
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.
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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What You Can Do
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