Current Noncompliance MO

Bourbon Public Water System

EPA ID: MO6010092 ยท 1,524 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bourbon Public Water System (MO6010092): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for Bourbon Public Water System yields 2 open violations that have not been formally closed - each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 1,524 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,524
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00104 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$177K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bourbon Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$62,001
Median Household Income
18,615
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
65th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bourbon Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $62,001 and an estimated 18,615 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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

Bourbon Public Water System'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
55th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Bourbon Public Water System 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.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Missouri

Stoddard County Pwsd 4
1,530 people
1 violation
5 violations
1 violation
Mo American Wardsville
1,506 people
0 violations
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $2,150
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

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 $2,550 (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

Bourbon Public Water System (EPA ID: MO6010092) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 1,524 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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: 1 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)
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

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
Surface Water Treatment 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
0.00104 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bourbon Public Water System (MO6010092) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bourbon Public Water System 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 Bourbon Public Water System serve?

Bourbon Public Water System serves approximately 1,524 people across 2 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Bourbon Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Bourbon Public Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Bourbon Public Water System serve?
Bourbon Public Water System serves approximately 1,524 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bourbon Public Water System's water source?
Bourbon Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bourbon Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00104 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bourbon Public Water System's service area?
The Bourbon Public Water System service area has a median household income of $62,001. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bourbon Public Water System get its water?
Bourbon Public Water System'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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bourbon Public Water System (MO): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo6010092/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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