Ripley County Pwsd 2
EPA ID: MO4024523 · 2,780 people served · 6 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Ripley County Pwsd 2 (MO4024523): 3 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Open violations at Ripley County Pwsd 2 number 3 in the EPA compliance data, for a system that serves about 2,780 people. An open status describes how each violation is logged in the federal record; it is not a measurement of what comes out of any individual tap.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ripley County Pwsd 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Ripley County Pwsd 2 have a median household income of $46,517 and about 46,917 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 55% 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?
Ripley County Pwsd 2'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
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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
Ripley County Pwsd 2 (EPA ID: MO4024523) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 2,780 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 9, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Addressed (current) |
| January 9, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 30, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Addressed (current) |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 2 | Yes |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
4 of 6 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2. 2 of 6 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 63901 - Poplar Bluff
- 63935 - Doniphan
- 63939 - Fairdealing
- 63943 - Grandin
- 63945 - Harviell
- 63953 - Naylor
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Ripley County Pwsd 2 (MO4024523) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ripley County Pwsd 2 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current health-based noncompliance records for Ripley County Pwsd 2. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Ripley County Pwsd 2 serve?
Ripley County Pwsd 2 serves approximately 2,780 people across 6 ZIP codes in Missouri.
Where does Ripley County Pwsd 2 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ripley County Pwsd 2 (MO): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo4024523/
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