Historical Compliance Records MO 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Moscow Mills Public Water System

EPA ID: MO6010547 ยท 4,500 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Moscow Mills Public Water System (MO6010547): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Moscow Mills Public Water System, 5 violations appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open - the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 4,500 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,500
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
5
Contaminants Flagged
$232K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$89,745
Median Household Income
46,799
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
31%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Moscow Mills Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $89,745 and an estimated 46,799 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Moscow Mills 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 42% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Moscow Mills Public Water System compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper 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.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,350
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $225
Total Estimated Cost $1,975

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,975 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Moscow Mills Public Water System (EPA ID: MO6010547) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 4,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 5 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
December 14, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
November 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP 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
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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 Moscow Mills Public Water System (MO6010547) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moscow Mills Public Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Moscow Mills Public Water System; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Moscow Mills Public Water System serve?

Moscow Mills Public Water System serves approximately 4,500 people across 4 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Moscow Mills Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Moscow Mills Public Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Moscow Mills Public Water System serve?
Moscow Mills Public Water System serves approximately 4,500 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Moscow Mills Public Water System's water source?
Moscow Mills Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Moscow Mills Public Water System's service area?
The Moscow Mills Public Water System service area has a median household income of $89,745. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Moscow Mills Public Water System get its water?
Moscow Mills 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

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

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