Current Noncompliance MO

Redings Mill Public Water System

EPA ID: MO5010678 ยท 163 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Redings Mill Public Water System (MO5010678): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Five-year compliance data for Redings Mill Public Water System includes 1 violation 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 163 residents across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

163
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0044 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$172K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$62,081
Median Household Income
36,995
Service Area Population
58%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Redings Mill Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $62,081 and an estimated 36,995 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

Redings Mill 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

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Redings Mill 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 $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,300

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 $3,300 (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

Redings Mill Public Water System (EPA ID: MO5010678) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 163 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 64804 in Joplin.

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
0.0044 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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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 Redings Mill Public Water System (MO5010678) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redings Mill 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 Redings Mill Public Water System serve?

Redings Mill Public Water System serves approximately 163 people across 1 ZIP code in Missouri.

Where does Redings Mill Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Redings Mill 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 Redings Mill Public Water System serve?
Redings Mill Public Water System serves approximately 163 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Redings Mill Public Water System's water source?
Redings Mill Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Redings Mill Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0044 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Redings Mill Public Water System's service area?
The Redings Mill Public Water System service area has a median household income of $62,081. EPA EJScreen data classifies 58% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Redings Mill Public Water System get its water?
Redings Mill 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

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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