Cedar County Pwsd 1
EPA ID: MO5024120 · 1,650 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Cedar County Pwsd 1 (MO5024120): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. While corrective steps may be in progress, Cedar County Pwsd 1 currently show 1 EPA violation unresolved - serving a population of approximately 1,650.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cedar County Pwsd 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Cedar County Pwsd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $44,970 and an estimated 14,593 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?
Cedar County Pwsd 1'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Cedar County Pwsd 1 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Missouri
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Cedar County Pwsd 1 (EPA ID: MO5024120) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 1,650 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (78/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 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) |
| June 1, 2024 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 6, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 16, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | 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 | 3 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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 Cedar County Pwsd 1 (MO5024120) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cedar County Pwsd 1 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 Cedar County Pwsd 1 serve?
Cedar County Pwsd 1 serves approximately 1,650 people across 3 ZIP codes in Missouri.
Where does Cedar County Pwsd 1 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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