Water System Report MO

Hunters Ridge Subd

EPA ID: MO4031206 · 441 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five clean years on EPA record — Hunters Ridge Subd, 441 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

441
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$196K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 5 (2024) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hunters Ridge Subd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,926
Median Household Income
28,800
Service Area Population
64%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hunters Ridge Subd serves a community with a median household income of $55,926 and an estimated 28,800 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 64% 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?

Groundwater

Hunters Ridge Subd'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in St. Francois 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Hunters Ridge Subd (EPA ID: MO4031206) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 441 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 63640 in Farmington.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hunters Ridge Subd (MO4031206) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hunters Ridge Subd water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Hunters Ridge Subd has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Hunters Ridge Subd serve?

Hunters Ridge Subd serves approximately 441 people across 1 ZIP code in Missouri.

Where does Hunters Ridge Subd 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
146
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 441
Reported to Missouri

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Hunters Ridge Subd meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hunters Ridge Subd serve?
Hunters Ridge Subd serves approximately 441 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hunters Ridge Subd's water source?
Hunters Ridge Subd draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hunters Ridge Subd's service area?
The Hunters Ridge Subd service area has a median household income of $55,926. EPA EJScreen data classifies 64% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hunters Ridge Subd get its water?
Hunters Ridge Subd'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.
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