Water System Report MO

Niangua Public Water System

EPA ID: MO5010575 · 411 people served · 1 ZIP code

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Niangua Public Water System has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 411 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

411
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$190K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,202
Median Household Income
2,208
Service Area Population
88%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Niangua Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $60,202 and an estimated 2,208 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: 88% 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

Niangua 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 4% of homes in Webster 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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $700

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

Niangua Public Water System (EPA ID: MO5010575) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 411 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 65713 in Niangua.

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 Niangua Public Water System (MO5010575) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niangua Public Water System water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Niangua Public Water System serve?

Niangua Public Water System serves approximately 411 people across 1 ZIP code in Missouri.

Where does Niangua 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
7
Galvanized — Replacement Required
55
Unknown Material
140
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 411
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?
Niangua 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 Niangua Public Water System serve?
Niangua Public Water System serves approximately 411 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Niangua Public Water System's water source?
Niangua 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 Niangua Public Water System's service area?
The Niangua Public Water System service area has a median household income of $60,202. EPA EJScreen data classifies 88% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Niangua Public Water System get its water?
Niangua 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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