Public water system · MO1024282
ActiveJackson County Pwsd 17
At a glance
Jackson County Pwsd 17 (PWSID MO1024282) is an active community water system in Jackson County, Missouri. It reports serving 2,530 people through 989 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
2,530
Service connections
989
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Jackson County Pwsd 17 compare with other water systems in Jackson County?
By EPA's size categories, Jackson County Pwsd 17 is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Jackson County has 29 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 14,288 people per system, and accounts for 0.6% of the 414,341 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Missouri, the 2,943 active systems average 2,049 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Jackson County Pwsd 17 is about 62% below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Missouri has 1,612 active community water systems, 55% of the state's 2,943 active systems. Purchased groundwater means the system buys groundwater from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 177 Missouri systems (6%) list purchased groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Jackson County Pwsd 17?
EPA lists Jackson County Pwsd 17 as owned by a local government. The MO state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 17 of the 29 active systems in Jackson County (59%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Jackson County Pwsd 17 have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for Jackson County Pwsd 17. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Jackson County Pwsd 17: frequently asked questions
Who runs Jackson County Pwsd 17?
Jackson County Pwsd 17 (PWSID MO1024282) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the MO state drinking water program.
How many people does Jackson County Pwsd 17 serve?
Jackson County Pwsd 17 reports serving 2,530 people through 989 service connections in Jackson County, Missouri.
Where does Jackson County Pwsd 17 get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased groundwater. Purchased groundwater means the system buys groundwater from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does Jackson County Pwsd 17 have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Jackson County Pwsd 17's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the MO state drinking water program.
Where can I find Jackson County Pwsd 17's water quality report?
As a community water system, Jackson County Pwsd 17 must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Jackson County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Pws | Jackson | 120,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lees Summit Pws | Jackson | 99,400 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Blue Springs Pws | Jackson | 61,084 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Jackson County Pwsd 1 | Jackson | 24,500 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Raytown Water Company | Jackson | 17,066 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Jackson County Pwsd 2 | Jackson | 16,440 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Jackson County Pwsd 17, PWSID MO1024282, Missouri”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/missouri/jackson-county-pwsd-17-mo1024282 (data as of October 1, 2026).