Deer Run Reorganized Common Sewer District
EPA ID: MO4036194 · 700 people served · 1 ZIP code
From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Deer Run Reorganized Common Sewer District has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 700 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Demographics
The Deer Run Reorganized Common Sewer District serves a community with a median household income of $33,068 and an estimated 2,433 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?
Deer Run Reorganized Common Sewer District'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.
About 2% of homes in Carter County, Missouri rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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System Overview
Deer Run Reorganized Common Sewer District (EPA ID: MO4036194) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 700 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 63965 in Van Buren.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 63965 — Van Buren
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Deer Run Reorganized Common Sewer District (MO4036194) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Deer Run Reorganized Common Sewer District water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Deer Run Reorganized Common Sewer District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Deer Run Reorganized Common Sewer District serve?
Deer Run Reorganized Common Sewer District serves approximately 700 people across 1 ZIP code in Missouri.
Where does Deer Run Reorganized Common Sewer District 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:
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.
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.