Missouri · population 12,869
Lead pipes in Branson, MO
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Branson (population 12,869) gets its water from Mo American Tri State. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,760, with 2,284 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Mo American Tri State's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Missouri average (3.3%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 61%
- Non-lead 39%
Latest lead test for Mo American Tri State (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 2 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 Mo American Tri State.
Water systems serving Branson
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo American Tri StateMain system | 0 | 1 | 2,284 | <0.1% |
| Branson PWSAlso serves parts of the city | 3 | 402 | 1,198 | 8.4% |
| Taney County PWSD 3Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mo American Lake Taneycomo Acres SubdAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 65 | 0% |
| Lake Taneycomo WoodsAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0% |
| Ocwc Redbud BriarwoodAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0% |
| Green Acres Homeowners AssociationAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 10 | 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 Branson
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mo American Tri State'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
- Hollister1,113 unknown
- Kimberling2 lead + galv. lines
- Merriam Woodsno lead reported
- Reeds Spring1 lead + galv. lines
- Forsyth445 unknown
- Sparta825 unknown
- Ozarkno lead reported
- Nixano lead reported
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Questions
Does Branson, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Mo American Tri State, which serves Branson, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,284 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Branson?
EPA's service area maps place most of Branson in Mo American Tri State's service area (PWSID MO5024601). Branson PWS, Taney County PWSD 3, Mo American Lake Taneycomo Acres Subd, Lake Taneycomo Woods, Ocwc Redbud Briarwood, Green Acres Homeowners Association also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Branson home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mo American Tri State'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 Branson 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 Mo American Tri State whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.