Water System Report MO

Ridge Creek Water Company Llc

EPA ID: MO4031631 · 450 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Ridge Creek Water Company Llc, 450 residents served.

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

450
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
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

$69,762
Median Household Income
25,384
Service Area Population
22%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
30%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ridge Creek Water Company Llc serves a community with a median household income of $69,762 and an estimated 25,384 residents across its service area.

💧 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

About 1% of homes in Pulaski 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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

25 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 37% 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. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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

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Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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 $2,200 (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

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 provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

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?

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

How many people does Ridge Creek Water Company Llc serve?

Ridge Creek Water Company Llc serves approximately 450 people across 2 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Ridge Creek Water Company Llc 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
141
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 some but not all service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 450
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?
Ridge Creek Water Company Llc meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ridge Creek Water Company Llc serve?
Ridge Creek Water Company Llc serves approximately 450 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
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 $69,762. 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.
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