Moniteau County, Missouri — public water systems
At a glance
11 active public water systems are filed under Moniteau County, Missouri in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 9,892 people served. The largest is California Pws, which reports serving 4,423 people. 6 are community water systems serving people where they live; the other 5 are non-community systems, such as schools, workplaces, campgrounds and gas stations with their own supply.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
11
Population served
9.9K
Community systems
6
Groundwater share
100%
How does Moniteau County compare with other Missouri counties?
Moniteau County has the 72nd-most active public water systems among the 182 counties listed for active Missouri systems in EPA records; among the 132 with 3 or more systems, the median has 13. Its systems report 9,892 people served in total, the 74th-largest county figure in the state and 0.2% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 899 people, about 56% below the Missouri average of 2,049. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.
Where does Moniteau County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Moniteau County's active systems draw on groundwater (10, 91%) and purchased groundwater (1, 9.1%). Overall, all rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and none on surface water, compared with 92% and 8.1% across Missouri. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, California Pws, draws primarily on groundwater.
What kinds of water systems operate in Moniteau County?
Moniteau County's active systems break down as 6 community systems (55%), 3 non-transient non-community systems (27%) and 2 transient non-community systems (18%). 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. A non-transient non-community water system regularly serves at least 25 of the same people for more than six months a year, but not where they live. Schools, factories, office buildings and hospitals with their own supply are typical examples. A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. EPA lists their owner types as local government (64%) and private (36%).
Water systems in Moniteau County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Pws | Moniteau | 4,423 | Community | Groundwater |
| 2 | Tipton Pws | Moniteau | 2,861 | Community | Groundwater |
| 3 | Moniteau County Pwsd 2 | Moniteau | 1,400 | Community | Groundwater |
| 4 | Jamestown Pws | Moniteau | 368 | Community | Groundwater |
| 5 | Clarksburg Pws | Moniteau | 353 | Community | Groundwater |
| 6 | Burgers Ozark Country Cured Hams | Moniteau | 150 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 7 | Mo American Hickory Hills | Moniteau | 125 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| 8 | High Point Elementary School | Moniteau | 100 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 9 | Latham R V School | Moniteau | 62 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 10 | Bee Line | Moniteau | 25 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 11 | Church of Latter Day Saints Tipton Branc | Moniteau | 25 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
Also serving Moniteau County
These systems serve several counties, including Moniteau County. EPA lists another county first for them, so they are not included in the counts above.
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moniteau County Pwsd 1 | Morgan + 1 more | 200 | Community | Groundwater |
Moniteau County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Moniteau County, Missouri?
EPA's SDWIS records file 11 active public water systems under Moniteau County, Missouri: 6 community systems (55%), 3 non-transient non-community systems (27%) and 2 transient non-community systems (18%). At least 1 more system is listed under another county but also serve Moniteau County.
Who supplies drinking water in Moniteau County, MO?
The largest community water systems filed under Moniteau County are California Pws (4,423 people served), Tipton Pws (2,861 people served) and Moniteau County Pwsd 2 (1,400 people served). Which system serves a particular address depends on its service area, which EPA's SDWIS records do not include; a water bill or the local utility can confirm it.
Does Moniteau County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 11 active public water systems in Moniteau County, all draw mainly on groundwater and none on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, California Pws, uses groundwater.
Where can I find a water quality report for Moniteau County?
Each community water system must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1, covering the previous calendar year. 6 community systems are filed under Moniteau County, so the report to look for is the one from the system that supplies your address.
How can I check violations for a water system in Moniteau County?
Open the system's profile from the list on this page. Each profile shows the most recent Safe Drinking Water Act violations in EPA's records, with plain-English labels and whether each one is resolved. For current compliance status, EPA ECHO is the primary source.
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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, “Public water systems in Moniteau County, Missouri”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/missouri/moniteau (data as of October 1, 2026).