Current Noncompliance MO

Laclede County Pwsd 2

EPA ID: MO5024318 ยท 510 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Laclede County Pwsd 2 (MO5024318): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Laclede County Pwsd 2, 1 violation is listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 510 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

510
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0028 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
2
Contaminants Flagged
$159K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Laclede County Pwsd 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$50,902
Median Household Income
38,905
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
49%
Disadvantaged Population
62th
Poverty Percentile
74th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Laclede County Pwsd 2 have a median household income of $50,902 and about 38,905 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 49% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Laclede County Pwsd 2's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
64th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
12th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 64th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Bates County Pwsd 7
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Laclede County Pwsd 2 (EPA ID: MO5024318) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 510 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

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: 1 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
December 30, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0028 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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

5 of 5 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Laclede County Pwsd 2 (MO5024318) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laclede County Pwsd 2 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 Laclede County Pwsd 2 serve?

Laclede County Pwsd 2 serves approximately 510 people across 5 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Laclede County Pwsd 2 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Laclede County Pwsd 2 serve? ▼
Laclede County Pwsd 2 serves approximately 510 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Laclede County Pwsd 2's water source? ▼
Laclede County Pwsd 2 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Laclede County Pwsd 2's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0028 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Laclede County Pwsd 2? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Laclede County Pwsd 2 have a median household income of $50,902 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 49% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Laclede County Pwsd 2 get its water? ▼
Laclede County Pwsd 2's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Laclede County Pwsd 2 (MO): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo5024318/
BibTeX
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Laclede County Pwsd 2 (EPA ID: MO5024318) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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