Monitoring Violations MO

St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell

EPA ID: MO6010287 · 550 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Tallying the federal enforcement file for St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell 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 550 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

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

B · 79
Avg Safety Score
550
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00232 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
3
Contaminants Flagged
$321K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2023) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$106,458
Median Household Income
71,483
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
33th
Poverty Percentile
47th
Energy Burden Percentile
23%
Pre-1986 Housing

The St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell serves a community with a median household income of $106,458 and an estimated 71,483 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
47th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in St. Charles County, Missouri rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

25 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 37% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 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.

Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $1,767

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.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,767 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell (EPA ID: MO6010287) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 550 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (79/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

3 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 28, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved

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
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
63348 0.00232 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell (MO6010287) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell water safe to drink?

St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell serve?

St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell serves approximately 550 people across 3 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell 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
56
Unknown Material
406
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: 550
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

Is water from St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell safe to drink?
St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell earns a B safety grade with 3 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Contaminant 0700. 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 St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell serve?
St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell serves approximately 550 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell's water source?
St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00232 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell's service area?
The St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell service area has a median household income of $106,458. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell get its water?
St Charles Pwsd 2 Foristell'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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