Current Noncompliance MO

Ridge Creek Water Company Llc

EPA ID: MO4031631 ยท 450 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ridge Creek Water Company Llc (MO4031631): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Unlike fully compliant utilities, Ridge Creek Water Company Llc has 1 outstanding EPA violation for approximately 450 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

450
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
3
Contaminants Flagged
$209K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ridge Creek Water Company Llc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,763
Median Household Income
14,462
Service Area Population
22%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
40%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ridge Creek Water Company Llc serves a community with a median household income of $78,763 and an estimated 14,462 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Ridge Creek Water Company Llc'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
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Ridge Creek Water Company Llc compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 1 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.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Ridge Creek Water Company Llc (EPA ID: MO4031631) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 450 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 65583 in Waynesville.

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, 0 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
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2021 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 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.

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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 Ridge Creek Water Company Llc (MO4031631) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridge Creek Water Company Llc 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 Ridge Creek Water Company Llc serve?

Ridge Creek Water Company Llc serves approximately 450 people across 1 ZIP code in Missouri.

Where does Ridge Creek Water Company Llc get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Ridge Creek Water Company Llc's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Coliform, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. 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 Ridge Creek Water Company Llc serve?
Ridge Creek Water Company Llc serves approximately 450 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ridge Creek Water Company Llc's water source?
Ridge Creek Water Company Llc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ridge Creek Water Company Llc's service area?
The Ridge Creek Water Company Llc service area has a median household income of $78,763. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ridge Creek Water Company Llc get its water?
Ridge Creek Water Company Llc'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

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What You Can Do

1

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3

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