Water System Report MO

Red Top Park

EPA ID: MO5041253 · 30 people served · 1 ZIP code

Over five tracked years, Red Top Park has stayed completely violation-free for its 30 residents.

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

30
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$143K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Red Top Park Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$44,231
Median Household Income
7,591
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Red Top Park serves a community with a median household income of $44,231 and an estimated 7,591 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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

Red Top Park'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Dallas 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

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 74% 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 $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

Red Top Park (EPA ID: MO5041253) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 30 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 65622 in Buffalo.

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 Red Top Park (MO5041253) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Red Top Park water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Red Top Park has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Red Top Park serve?

Red Top Park serves approximately 30 people across 1 ZIP code in Missouri.

Where does Red Top Park 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
0
Unknown Material
29
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.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 30
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?
Red Top Park meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Red Top Park serve?
Red Top Park serves approximately 30 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Red Top Park's water source?
Red Top Park draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Red Top Park's service area?
The Red Top Park service area has a median household income of $44,231. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Red Top Park get its water?
Red Top Park'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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