Water System Report MO

Ofallon Public Water System

EPA ID: MO6010588 · 32,515 people served · 4 ZIP codes

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Ofallon Public Water System posted zero EPA violations serving 32,515 residents.

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

32,515
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$303K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$105,044
Median Household Income
225,607
Service Area Population
1%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
25%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ofallon Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $105,044 and an estimated 225,607 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Ofallon Public Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,350
PFAS Treatment $525
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,275

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,275 (one-time) vs. $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

Ofallon Public Water System (EPA ID: MO6010588) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 32,515 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ofallon Public Water System (MO6010588) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ofallon Public Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Ofallon Public Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Ofallon Public Water System serve?

Ofallon Public Water System serves approximately 32,515 people across 4 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Ofallon Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
348
Detections
2
Latest sample
2/28/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 6.1 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 6.1 ppt
PFPeA 3.4 ppt

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
13,001
Unknown Material
819
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 32,515
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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Ofallon Public Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ofallon Public Water System serve?
Ofallon Public Water System serves approximately 32,515 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Ofallon Public Water System's water source?
Ofallon Public Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ofallon Public Water System's service area?
The Ofallon Public Water System service area has a median household income of $105,044. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ofallon Public Water System get its water?
Ofallon Public Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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