Webster County

University of Missouri Extension provides the resources below to assist those interested in understanding the water quality issues affecting Webster County, and how to protect the water supplies for current use and future generations. Call the extension center at 417-859-2044 for unbiased, research-based information to help you prevent and solve problems.

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  Maps and interactive mapping

  • 1986 geologic map of Webster County (PDF) — showing fault lines, topographic elevations and river drainages (yellow areas on map)
  • Close-up of 1986 geologic map of Webster County. (PDF) — Six rivers in Missouri originate in Webster County, the second highest elevation in the state.
  • Map of losing and gaining streams identified by dye tracing conducted in Webster County by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (PDF) — Losing streams (in red) are those where water flows underground rather than in the streambed.
  • Closeup map of losing and gaining streams identified by dye tracing conducted in Webster County by the MoDNR (PDF)
  • Map of soil potential index for septic systems in Webster County (PDF) — Yellow and red areas of map show soils with the greatest limitations, that would prevent conventional septic systems from working properly.
  • Map of sinkhole, fault line and karst areas in Webster County (PDF) — Sinkholes are direct conduits to the underground water supply.
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  Protection

  • Ag Site Assessment Tool — Learn about the physical, environmental and cultural characteristics of your land
  • Cooperative Soil Survey — User-customizable science-based soil system information about soils where you live
  • Missouri Onsite Soil Evaluators List — Click on map to find a soil evaluator serving your county
  • Missouri Registered Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Installers List — Click on map to find a registered installer serving your county
  • Missouri Licensed Onsite System Inspectors/Evaluators List — Click on map to find a licensed inspector or evaluator for property sale purposes
  • Center for Agricultural, Research and Environmental Systems (CARES) — Enter the Map Room to get interactive maps of locations of interest in Missouri
  • Water Conservation for lawn & landscape
  • Home Lawn Watering Guide
  • Water Conservation
  • Water Conservation - what you can do to help - MoDNR
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  Water quality

  • All Thing Missouri - CARES
  • Municipal Operations & Watershed Informational Network (MOWIN)
  • Why Groundwater Levels Change - DNR
  • Groundwater Level Monitoring current conditions by County - USGS
  • Watershed Center Resources
  • Surf Your Watershed - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • What is a Watershed? - USGS
  • Sink Holes in MO - DNR
  • Karst, Springs, Losing Streams & Caves in MO - Missouri Dept of Natural Resources (DNR)
  • Private Drinking Water Bacteriological Testing - DHSS
  • Tips for Buying Water Treatment Equipment - Penn State Univ
  • Home Water Treatment in Perspective - Penn State Univ
  • Consumer Confidence Reports for Public Water Supplies in MO - DNR
  • Drinking Water Interpretation Tool - Penn State

  See water quality publications

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  Earthquakes affect groundwater levels

  • Measuring Earthquakes - DNR
  • Waves Rippling Through Groundwater - USGS The 2011 Japanese earthquake caused water well level fluctuations as far away as Missouri.
  • Historic Earthquakes - DNR 1985 Mexico City earthquake dropped water level 15 feet overnight in monitoring wells in city of Lamar, MO.
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  Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) resources

  • On-site sewage resources and related links
    • On-site Wastewater Treatment
    • Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Owner's Manual (PDF)
    • Private Drinking Water Bacteriological Testing
    • Hazardous Substances and Sites
    • Cleaning Up Former Methamphetamine Labs (PDF)
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  Septic and wastewater

  • Septic Systems - EPA
  • MO One Call System (for marking utilities. Call 1-800-DIG-RITE = 1-800-344-7483)

  See environmental wastewater management publications

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  Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

  • Well Water Plugging Registration Report - DNR
  • Plugging Abandoned Wells - DNR
  • Wellhead Protection FAQ - DNR
  • Well Information Management System - DNR
  • Casing Depth Request Form - DNR
  • Water Well Maintenance & Rehab - Penn State
  • Wells & Drillings - DNR
  • MO Water Well Construction Code - DNR
  • Maintain Your Private Water Well - DNR
  • Suggestions for Transaction of Properties with Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)
  • Environmental Assistance Unit
  • Report Illegal Dumping
  • Facts on Open Burning under Missouri Regulations
  • Scrap Tire Management
  • Electronics Scrap Management
  • Missouri Pesticide Collection Program
  • Hazardous Waste Management
  • Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)

Contacts

• Local Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)
• Missouri Department of Natural Resouces (DNR) Christian County Soil & Water Conservation District office # 417-581-2719 ext 3
• Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - USDA government agency that works with people to conserve natural resources on private lands in Missouri
• Local Public Heatlth Agencies in Missouri - DHSS
• Municipal Operations and Watershed Informational Network (MOWIN) — All about watersheds
• Natural Resources Conservation Service — USDA government agency that works with people to conserve natural resources on private lands in Missouri
• Webster County Health Unit — Call 417-859-2532 with questions about onsite sewage system regulations and enforcement