Missouri · population 4,110
Lead pipes in Brookfield, MO
360 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Brookfield (population 4,110) gets its water from Brookfield PWS. That system reported 360 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,889, with 1,529 more of unknown material.
19% of Brookfield 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 19%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 81%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Brookfield PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 9.4 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 Brookfield PWS.
Water systems serving Brookfield
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield PWSMain system | 360 | 0 | 1,529 | 19% |
| Chariton Linn County PWSD 3Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 34 | 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 Brookfield
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Brookfield 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
- Marceline3 lead + galv. lines
- Chillicothe1 lead + galv. lines
- Milan13 lead + galv. lines
- Salisbury16 lead + galv. lines
- Macon64 lead + galv. lines
- Trenton183 lead + galv. lines
- La Plata10 lead + galv. lines
- Carrollton22 unknown
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Questions
Does Brookfield, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Brookfield PWS, which serves Brookfield, reported 360 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,529 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Brookfield?
EPA's service area maps place most of Brookfield in Brookfield PWS's service area (PWSID MO2010105). Chariton Linn County PWSD 3 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Brookfield home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Brookfield 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 Brookfield 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 Brookfield PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.