Current Noncompliance MO

Butler County Pwsd 3

EPA ID: MO4024072 ยท 2,600 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Butler County Pwsd 3 (MO4024072): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. In the current EPA monitoring period, Butler County Pwsd 3 has 1 violation still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 2,600 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,600
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
4
Contaminants Flagged
$111K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Butler County Pwsd 3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$51,453
Median Household Income
42,587
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
73th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Butler County Pwsd 3 serves a community with a median household income of $51,453 and an estimated 42,587 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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 3'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
68th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
22th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 68th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Butler County Pwsd 3 compares to EPA limits

Nickel 3 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L) (75% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 4 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L)
Tooth & bone damage at high levels

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Nickel was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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0 violations
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Cass County Pwsd 6
2,575 people
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Putnam County Pwsd 1
2,550 people
0 violations
Mo American Lawson
2,546 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,300
Radon Mitigation $133
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,533

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,533 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Butler County Pwsd 3 (EPA ID: MO4024072) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 2,600 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 3 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
January 1, 2026 Nickel Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Nickel Non-health-based Archived
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Nickel Non-health-based Archived
September 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Nickel Inorganic 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 No

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 3 (Low Risk)

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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 3 (MO4024072) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butler County Pwsd 3 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Butler County Pwsd 3 serve?

Butler County Pwsd 3 serves approximately 2,600 people across 6 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Butler County Pwsd 3 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Butler County Pwsd 3's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Contaminant 0700, Nickel. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Butler County Pwsd 3 serve?
Butler County Pwsd 3 serves approximately 2,600 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Butler County Pwsd 3's water source?
Butler County Pwsd 3 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Butler County Pwsd 3's service area?
The Butler County Pwsd 3 service area has a median household income of $51,453. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Butler County Pwsd 3 get its water?
Butler County Pwsd 3'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Butler County Pwsd 3 (MO): 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo4024072/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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