Current Noncompliance MO

Diamond Public Water System

EPA ID: MO5010217 ยท 926 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Diamond Public Water System (MO5010217): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for Diamond Public Water System yields 1 open violation that has not been formally closed - each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 926 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

Data: EPA SDWIS

926
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00139 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
1
Contaminants Flagged
$193K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,997
Median Household Income
40,561
Service Area Population
58%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Diamond Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $63,997 and an estimated 40,561 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 58% 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

Diamond Public Water System'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 52% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Diamond Public Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $800
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,450

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 $2,450 (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

Diamond Public Water System (EPA ID: MO5010217) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 926 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: 0 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 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP 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
0.00139 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Diamond Public Water System (MO5010217) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diamond 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 Diamond Public Water System serve?

Diamond Public Water System serves approximately 926 people across 2 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Diamond Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Diamond Public Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Diamond Public Water System serve?
Diamond Public Water System serves approximately 926 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Diamond Public Water System's water source?
Diamond Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Diamond Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00139 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Diamond Public Water System's service area?
The Diamond Public Water System service area has a median household income of $63,997. EPA EJScreen data classifies 58% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Diamond Public Water System get its water?
Diamond Public Water System'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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Diamond Public Water System (MO): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo5010217/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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