Water System Report MO

Bolivar Southtown Utilities Company Inc.

EPA ID: MO5031408 · 573 people served · 1 ZIP code

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Bolivar Southtown Utilities Company Inc. has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 573 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

573
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$197K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bolivar Southtown Utilities Company Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,919
Median Household Income
18,081
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bolivar Southtown Utilities Company Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $56,919 and an estimated 18,081 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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?

Groundwater

Bolivar Southtown Utilities Company Inc.'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Polk County, Missouri rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Bolivar Southtown Utilities Company Inc. (EPA ID: MO5031408) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 573 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 65613 in Bolivar.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bolivar Southtown Utilities Company Inc. (MO5031408) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bolivar Southtown Utilities Company Inc. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bolivar Southtown Utilities Company Inc. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bolivar Southtown Utilities Company Inc. serve?

Bolivar Southtown Utilities Company Inc. serves approximately 573 people across 1 ZIP code in Missouri.

Where does Bolivar Southtown Utilities Company Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
39
Unknown Material
194
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 573
Reported to Missouri

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Bolivar Southtown Utilities Company Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bolivar Southtown Utilities Company Inc. serve?
Bolivar Southtown Utilities Company Inc. serves approximately 573 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Bolivar Southtown Utilities Company Inc.'s water source?
Bolivar Southtown Utilities Company Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bolivar Southtown Utilities Company Inc.'s service area?
The Bolivar Southtown Utilities Company Inc. service area has a median household income of $56,919. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bolivar Southtown Utilities Company Inc. get its water?
Bolivar Southtown Utilities Company Inc.'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.
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