Missouri · population 1,080
Lead pipes in Appleton, MO
47 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Appleton (population 1,080) gets its water from Appleton City PWS. That system reported 3 lead and 44 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 649, with 99 more of unknown material.
7.2% of Appleton City 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%).
- Lead 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.8%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 78%
Latest lead test for Appleton City PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.6 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 Appleton City PWS.
Water systems serving Appleton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton City PWSMain system | 3 | 44 | 99 | 7.2% |
| Harry S Truman PWSD 2Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Appleton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Appleton City PWS's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Clinton38 lead + galv. lines
- Rich Hill189 unknown
- Adrian27 lead + galv. lines
- El Dorado Springs32 lead + galv. lines
- Archie2 lead + galv. lines
- Garden2 lead + galv. lines
- Nevada554 unknown
- Harrisonville9 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Appleton, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Appleton City PWS, which serves Appleton, reported 3 lead and 44 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 99 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Appleton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Appleton in Appleton City PWS's service area (PWSID MO5010020). Harry S Truman PWSD 2 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Appleton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Appleton City 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 Appleton 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 Appleton City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.