Water System Report MO

Fair Play Public Water System

EPA ID: MO5010264 · 475 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Water monitoring for Fair Play Public Water System: clean, five years, 475 residents.

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

475
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$229K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$50,674
Median Household Income
3,525
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fair Play Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $50,674 and an estimated 3,525 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: 75% 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?

Groundwater

Fair Play 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Polk 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

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

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C 5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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.

System Overview

FAIR PLAY PWS (EPA ID: MO5010264) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 475 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Fair Play Public Water System (MO5010264) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fair Play Public Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Fair Play Public Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Fair Play Public Water System serve?

Fair Play Public Water System serves approximately 475 people across 2 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Fair Play Public Water System 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
23
Galvanized — Replacement Required
9
Unknown Material
276
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 475
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?
Fair Play Public Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Fair Play Public Water System serve?
Fair Play Public Water System serves approximately 475 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Fair Play Public Water System's water source?
Fair Play Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Fair Play Public Water System's service area?
The Fair Play Public Water System service area has a median household income of $50,674. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Fair Play Public Water System get its water?
Fair Play 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.
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