Missouri · population 8,435
Lead pipes in Carl Junction, MO
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Carl Junction (population 8,435) gets its water from Carl Junction PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,479, with 1,149 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Carl Junction 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%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 33%
- Non-lead 67%
Latest lead test for Carl Junction PWS (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.5 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 Carl Junction PWS.
Water systems serving Carl Junction
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Junction PWSMain system | 0 | 1 | 1,149 | <0.1% |
| Jasper County PWSD 1Also serves parts of the city | 1 | 0 | 1,997 | <0.1% |
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 Carl Junction
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Carl Junction 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
- Webb5,038 unknown
- Oronogono lead reported
- Carterville180 lead + galv. lines
- Joplin1,841 lead + galv. lines
- Duquesne1,841 lead + galv. lines
- Duenweg2 lead + galv. lines
- Carthage1,215 lead + galv. lines
- Loma Linda1,841 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Carl Junction, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Carl Junction PWS, which serves Carl Junction, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,149 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Carl Junction?
EPA's service area maps place most of Carl Junction in Carl Junction PWS's service area (PWSID MO5010138). Jasper County PWSD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Carl Junction home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Carl Junction 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 Carl Junction 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 Carl Junction PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.