Missouri · population 6,487
Lead pipes in Bonne Terre, MO
589 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bonne Terre (population 6,487) gets its water from Bonne Terre PWS. That system reported 583 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,832, with 0 more of unknown material.
32% of Bonne Terre 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 32%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 68%
Latest lead test for Bonne Terre PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 12.9 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 Bonne Terre PWS.
Water systems serving Bonne Terre
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonne Terre PWSMain system | 583 | 6 | 0 | 32% |
| Desloge PWSServes nearby areas | 34 | 0 | 1,911 | 1.7% |
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 Bonne Terre
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bonne Terre 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
- Desloge34 lead + galv. lines
- Leadwood445 lead + galv. lines
- Park Hills1,340 lead + galv. lines
- Farmington1 lead + galv. lines
- De Sotono lead reported
- Festus2 lead + galv. lines
- Crystal7 lead + galv. lines
- Ironton729 unknown
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Questions
Does Bonne Terre, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Bonne Terre PWS, which serves Bonne Terre, reported 583 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bonne Terre?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bonne Terre in Bonne Terre PWS's service area (PWSID MO4010087). Desloge PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bonne Terre home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bonne Terre 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 Bonne Terre 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 Bonne Terre PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.