Missouri · population 1,866
Lead pipes in Carterville, MO
180 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Carterville (population 1,866) gets its water from Carterville PWS. That system reported 3 lead and 177 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 936, with 94 more of unknown material.
19% of Carterville 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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 19%
- Unknown 10%
- Non-lead 71%
Latest lead test for Carterville PWS (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.6 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 Carterville PWS.
Water systems serving Carterville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carterville PWSMain system | 3 | 177 | 94 | 19% |
| Jasper County PWSD 3Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Carterville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Carterville 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
- Duenweg2 lead + galv. lines
- Duquesne1,841 lead + galv. lines
- Carl Junction1 lead + galv. lines
- Joplin1,841 lead + galv. lines
- Carthage1,215 lead + galv. lines
- Loma Linda1,841 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Carterville, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Carterville PWS, which serves Carterville, reported 3 lead and 177 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 94 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Carterville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Carterville in Carterville PWS's service area (PWSID MO5010141). Jasper County PWSD 3 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Carterville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Carterville 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 Carterville 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 Carterville PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.