Lead Pipe Map

Missouri · population 25,861

Lead pipes in Belton, MO

2 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Belton (population 25,861) gets its water from Belton PWS. That system reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 691, with 689 more of unknown material.

0.3% of Belton PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Missouri average (3.3%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

2Lead
0Galvanized, replace
689Unknown material
0Non-lead

Latest lead test for Belton PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected 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 Belton PWS.

Water systems serving Belton

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Belton PWSMain system206890.3%
Cass County PWSD 2Also serves parts of the city409790.3%
Cass County PWSD 8Also serves parts of the city00750%
Springdale Lake EstatesServes nearby areas0000%

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 Belton

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Belton 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

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Questions

Does Belton, MO have lead pipes?

Yes. Belton PWS, which serves Belton, reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 689 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Belton?

EPA's service area maps place most of Belton in Belton PWS's service area (PWSID MO1010061). Cass County PWSD 2, Cass County PWSD 8, Springdale Lake Estates also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Belton 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 Belton 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 Belton PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.