Water System Report MO

Butler County Pwsd 1

EPA ID: MO4024070 ยท 12,000 people served ยท 8 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Butler County Pwsd 1 (MO4024070): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Butler County Pwsd 1 - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 12,000 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

12,000
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00142 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$98K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Butler County Pwsd 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$46,184
Median Household Income
44,435
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
74th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Butler County Pwsd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $46,184 and an estimated 44,435 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Butler County Pwsd 1'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
55th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
19th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,275
Radon Mitigation $200
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $1,550

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

Butler County Pwsd 1 (EPA ID: MO4024070) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 12,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 8 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00142 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Butler County Pwsd 1 (MO4024070) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butler County Pwsd 1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Butler County Pwsd 1 in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Butler County Pwsd 1 serve?

Butler County Pwsd 1 serves approximately 12,000 people across 8 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Butler County Pwsd 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
290

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

Should I use a water filter?
Butler County Pwsd 1 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Butler County Pwsd 1 serve?
Butler County Pwsd 1 serves approximately 12,000 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Butler County Pwsd 1's water source?
Butler County Pwsd 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Butler County Pwsd 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00142 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Butler County Pwsd 1's service area?
The Butler County Pwsd 1 service area has a median household income of $46,184. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Butler County Pwsd 1 get its water?
Butler County Pwsd 1'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Butler County Pwsd 1, MO: Serves 12K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo4024070/
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