Current Noncompliance MO

Ash Grove Public Water System

EPA ID: MO5010032 ยท 1,472 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Ash Grove Public Water System (MO5010032): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Ash Grove Public Water System has 1 EPA violation listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 1,472 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,472
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0044 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
2
Contaminants Flagged
$187K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ash Grove Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$61,059
Median Household Income
6,502
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
39%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Ash Grove Public Water System have a median household income of $61,059 and about 6,502 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 39% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Ash Grove Public Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th 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

46 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Ash Grove Public Water System (EPA ID: MO5010032) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 1,472 people from groundwater sources.

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

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
July 2, 2025 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform 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
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0044 mg/L No 2023-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Ash Grove Public Water System (MO5010032) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ash Grove Public Water System 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 Ash Grove Public Water System serve?

Ash Grove Public Water System serves approximately 1,472 people across 2 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Ash Grove Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 3 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Ash Grove Public Water System serve? ▼
Ash Grove Public Water System serves approximately 1,472 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Ash Grove Public Water System's water source? ▼
Ash Grove Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ash Grove Public Water System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0044 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Ash Grove Public Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Ash Grove Public Water System have a median household income of $61,059 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 39% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Ash Grove Public Water System get its water? ▼
Ash Grove Public Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ash Grove Public Water System (MO): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo5010032/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Ash Grove Public Water System (EPA ID: MO5010032) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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