Health Violations Found MO 8 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties

EPA ID: MO6010716 · 1,111,000 people served · 65 ZIP codes

With 3 unresolved EPA violations, Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties is currently out of full compliance — approximately 1,111,000 people in its service area.

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

D · 49
Avg Safety Score
1,111,000
People Served
65
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
3
Contaminants Flagged
$249K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 6 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$85,724
Median Household Income
1,591,803
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
32th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties serves a community with a median household income of $85,724 and an estimated 1,591,803 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in St. Louis 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

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 6 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
Chlorine residual 1 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level) (25% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 6 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.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 56 detections recorded. 2 exceed 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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 PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,372
Radon Mitigation $505
PFAS Treatment $388
Water Filtration $37
Total Estimated Cost $2,302

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 Property Value Decline $12,470

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$11,400
10 years
$22,800
20 years
$45,600

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,302 (one-time) vs. $22,800 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

Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties (EPA ID: MO6010716) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 1,111,000 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 65 ZIP codes across 22 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (49/100)

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

Violation History

8 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 3 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Unresolved
October 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 6 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 Yes
Chlorine residual Disinfectant 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →

Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))

Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
63005 0.001 mg/L No N/A
63006 0.001 mg/L No N/A
63017 0.001 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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

This system serves 65 ZIP codes:

63005 · 63006 · 63010 · 63011 · 63012 63017 · 63021 · 63022 · 63024 · 63025 63026 · 63031 · 63033 · 63034 · 63038 63040 · 63042 · 63043 · 63044 · 63045 63049 · 63052 · 63069 · 63074 · 63088 63105 · 63109 · 63112 · 63114 · 63115 63116 · 63117 · 63119 · 63120 · 63121 63122 · 63123 · 63124 · 63125 · 63126 63127 · 63128 · 63129 · 63130 · 63131 63132 · 63133 · 63134 · 63135 · 63136 63137 · 63138 · 63139 · 63140 · 63141 63143 · 63144 · 63146 · 63147 · 63301 63303 · 63304 · 63366 · 63368 · 63376

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties (MO6010716) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties water safe to drink?

Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties has recorded 8 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties serve?

Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties serves approximately 1,111,000 people across 65 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties 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
696
Detections
2
Latest sample
6/17/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 5.1 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 5.1 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:

9,422
Confirmed Lead
1,247
Galvanized — Replacement Required
191,341
Unknown Material
186,266
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 2024-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,111,000
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 Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties safe to drink?
Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties has a D safety grade based on 8 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Chlorine residual. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties serve?
Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties serves approximately 1,111,000 people with drinking water across 65 ZIP codes.
What is Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties's water source?
Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties's service area?
The Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties service area has a median household income of $85,724. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties get its water?
Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →

3

Contact your utility

Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties (EPA ID: MO6010716) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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