Historical Compliance Records MO

Camden County Pwsd 3

EPA ID: MO5021438 ยท 1,650 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Camden County Pwsd 3 (MO5021438): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Camden County Pwsd 3 recorded 1 EPA violation over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 1,650 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,650
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00462 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$244K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Camden County Pwsd 3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,243
Median Household Income
14,635
Service Area Population
45%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Camden County Pwsd 3 serves a community with a median household income of $57,243 and an estimated 14,635 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 45% 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

Camden County Pwsd 3'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

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 Camden County Pwsd 3 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Missouri

Cedar County Pwsd 1
1,650 people
B 8 violations
Butler County Pwsd 2
1,625 people
2 violations
1 violation
Bates County Pwsd 6
1,613 people
2 violations
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,800

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,800 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Camden County Pwsd 3 (EPA ID: MO5021438) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 1,650 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 65020 in Camdenton.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report 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
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00462 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 Camden County Pwsd 3 (MO5021438) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camden County Pwsd 3 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Camden County Pwsd 3; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Camden County Pwsd 3 serve?

Camden County Pwsd 3 serves approximately 1,650 people across 1 ZIP code in Missouri.

Where does Camden County Pwsd 3 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Camden County Pwsd 3's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report 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 Camden County Pwsd 3 serve?
Camden County Pwsd 3 serves approximately 1,650 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Camden County Pwsd 3's water source?
Camden County Pwsd 3 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Camden County Pwsd 3's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00462 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Camden County Pwsd 3's service area?
The Camden County Pwsd 3 service area has a median household income of $57,243. EPA EJScreen data classifies 45% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Camden County Pwsd 3 get its water?
Camden County Pwsd 3'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.). Camden County Pwsd 3 (MO): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo5021438/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Camden County Pwsd 3 (EPA ID: MO5021438) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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