Lead Pipe Map

Missouri · population 2,089

Lead pipes in Anderson, MO

179 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Anderson (population 2,089) gets its water from Anderson PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 179 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 347, with 10 more of unknown material.

52% of Anderson PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Missouri average (3.3%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
179Galvanized, replace
10Unknown material
158Non-lead

Latest lead test for Anderson PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 4.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Anderson PWS.

Water systems serving Anderson

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Anderson PWSMain system01791052%
Lanagan PWSServes nearby areas001420%

Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.

Check your address in Anderson

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Anderson PWS's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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Protect your drinking water

If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Anderson, MO have lead pipes?

Yes. Anderson PWS, which serves Anderson, reported 0 lead and 179 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Anderson?

EPA's service area maps place most of Anderson in Anderson PWS's service area (PWSID MO5010016). Lanagan PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Anderson home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Anderson PWS's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.

When will lead pipes in Anderson be replaced?

EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Anderson PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.