Current Noncompliance MO

Newton Company Pwsd 1

EPA ID: MO5024423 ยท 450 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Newton Company Pwsd 1 (MO5024423): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Newton Company Pwsd 1 show 2 open EPA violations in current federal records for approximately 450 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

450
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00069 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
2
Contaminants Flagged
$154K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Newton Company Pwsd 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,944
Median Household Income
32,473
Service Area Population
66%
Disadvantaged Population
72th
Poverty Percentile
72th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Newton Company Pwsd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $56,944 and an estimated 32,473 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 66% 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

Newton Company 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
46th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
64th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 64th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Newton Company Pwsd 1 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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 $1,320
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $60
Total Estimated Cost $1,780

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 $1,780 (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

Newton Company Pwsd 1 (EPA ID: MO5024423) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 450 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records 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 2 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 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
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 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
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
0.00069 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 Newton Company Pwsd 1 (MO5024423) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newton Company Pwsd 1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Newton Company Pwsd 1 serve?

Newton Company Pwsd 1 serves approximately 450 people across 5 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Newton Company Pwsd 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Newton Company Pwsd 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, 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 2 contaminants 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 Newton Company Pwsd 1 serve?
Newton Company Pwsd 1 serves approximately 450 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Newton Company Pwsd 1's water source?
Newton Company Pwsd 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Newton Company Pwsd 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00069 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Newton Company Pwsd 1's service area?
The Newton Company Pwsd 1 service area has a median household income of $56,944. EPA EJScreen data classifies 66% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Newton Company Pwsd 1 get its water?
Newton Company 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. 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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