Ocwc Sweetwater Beach
EPA ID: MO5031340 · 63 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Ocwc Sweetwater Beach (MO5031340): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Marked active and unresolved in the EPA record: 1 violation at Ocwc Sweetwater Beach, whose service population is approximately 63 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ocwc Sweetwater Beach Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Ocwc Sweetwater Beach have a median household income of $51,795 and about 3,957 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 50% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Ocwc Sweetwater Beach'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Ocwc Sweetwater Beach (EPA ID: MO5031340) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 63 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 65747 in Shell Knob.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 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 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| March 19, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 28, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 28, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 28, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 21, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 5 | 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 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.
- 65747 - Shell Knob
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Ocwc Sweetwater Beach (MO5031340) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ocwc Sweetwater Beach 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 Ocwc Sweetwater Beach serve?
Ocwc Sweetwater Beach serves approximately 63 people across 1 ZIP code in Missouri.
Where does Ocwc Sweetwater Beach get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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