Rural property here means wells and septic, not city utilities

Outside Trenton and the smaller towns, a Grundy County home usually does not have city water or city sewer. Instead, it often has its own private well, a drilled hole that pumps up groundwater, or rural water for drinking. For waste, it usually has an on-site septic system, which is a buried tank and drain field that treats wastewater on the property. If you are buying, this adds to your inspection list. Ask about the well’s depth and condition, get the water tested, and check that the septic system is the right size and works. In Missouri, the Department of Natural Resources sets the rules for how wells are built and licenses well drillers. The Department of Health and Senior Services sets the minimum standards for home septic systems and offers private-well water-testing help. Septic construction permits usually come through the county health department. Confirm what permits or inspections apply with the county before you assume a rural system is fine.