Howell Oregon County Pwsd 2 North
EPA ID: MO4024267 · 1,742 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Howell Oregon County Pwsd 2 North (MO4024267): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Howell Oregon County Pwsd 2 North has no EPA violations on record; the utility serves 1,742 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Howell Oregon County Pwsd 2 North Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Howell Oregon County Pwsd 2 North have a median household income of $48,854 and about 24,950 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Howell Oregon County Pwsd 2 North's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Missouri
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
Howell Oregon County Pwsd 2 North (EPA ID: MO4024267) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 1,742 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 65775 in West Plains.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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.
- 65775 - West Plains
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Howell Oregon County Pwsd 2 North (MO4024267) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Howell Oregon County Pwsd 2 North water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Howell Oregon County Pwsd 2 North 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 Howell Oregon County Pwsd 2 North serve?
Howell Oregon County Pwsd 2 North serves approximately 1,742 people across 1 ZIP code in Missouri.
Where does Howell Oregon County Pwsd 2 North get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Howell Oregon County Pwsd 2 North Water Quality Report, MO. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo4024267/
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