Current Noncompliance MO 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Farmington Correctional Center

EPA ID: MO4069041 ยท 3,500 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Farmington Correctional Center (MO4069041): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Five-year compliance data for Farmington Correctional Center includes 3 violations the EPA has not yet marked resolved - those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 3,500 residents across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,500
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
10
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
5
Contaminants Flagged
$173K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Farmington Correctional Center Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$53,823
Median Household Income
29,694
Service Area Population
64%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Farmington Correctional Center serves a community with a median household income of $53,823 and an estimated 29,694 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Farmington Correctional Center'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Farmington Correctional Center compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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 โ†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Missouri

Franklin County Pwsd 1
3,500 people
2 violations
C 3 violations
2 violations
Clay County Pwsd 2
3,485 people
2 violations
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $1,550

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,550 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Farmington Correctional Center (EPA ID: MO4069041) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 3,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

3 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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 19, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 28, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 19, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 3 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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

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 Farmington Correctional Center (MO4069041) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farmington Correctional Center water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Farmington Correctional Center serve?

Farmington Correctional Center serves approximately 3,500 people across 2 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Farmington Correctional Center get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Farmington Correctional Center's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Farmington Correctional Center serve?
Farmington Correctional Center serves approximately 3,500 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Farmington Correctional Center's water source?
Farmington Correctional Center draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Farmington Correctional Center's service area?
The Farmington Correctional Center service area has a median household income of $53,823. EPA EJScreen data classifies 64% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Farmington Correctional Center get its water?
Farmington Correctional Center'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Farmington Correctional Center (MO): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo4069041/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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