Ocwc Lantern Bay
EPA ID: MO5071085 · 502 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ocwc Lantern Bay (MO5071085): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Ocwc Lantern Bay kept a clean EPA record - five years, no issues, 502 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ocwc Lantern Bay Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Ocwc Lantern Bay serves a community with a median household income of $60,713 and an estimated 8,279 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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?
Ocwc Lantern Bay'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Ocwc Lantern Bay (EPA ID: MO5071085) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 502 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 65737 in Reeds Spring.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00354 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.
- 65737 - Reeds Spring
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ocwc Lantern Bay (MO5071085) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ocwc Lantern Bay water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ocwc Lantern Bay in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Ocwc Lantern Bay serve?
Ocwc Lantern Bay serves approximately 502 people across 1 ZIP code in Missouri.
Where does Ocwc Lantern Bay get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ocwc Lantern Bay Water Quality Report, MO. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo5071085/
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