Missouri · population 15,703
Lead pipes in Carthage, MO
1,215 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Carthage (population 15,703) gets its water from Carthage PWS. That system reported 156 lead and 1,059 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,228, with 0 more of unknown material.
20% of Carthage 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 2.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 17%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 80%
Latest lead test for Carthage PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.9 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 Carthage PWS.
Water systems serving Carthage
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage PWSMain system | 156 | 1,059 | 0 | 20% |
| 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 Carthage
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Carthage 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
- Duenweg2 lead + galv. lines
- Carterville180 lead + galv. lines
- Webb5,038 unknown
- Oronogono lead reported
- Duquesne1,841 lead + galv. lines
- Joplin1,841 lead + galv. lines
- Carl Junction1 lead + galv. lines
- Granby385 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Carthage, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Carthage PWS, which serves Carthage, reported 156 lead and 1,059 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Carthage?
EPA's service area maps place most of Carthage in Carthage PWS's service area (PWSID MO5010142). Jasper County PWSD 3 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Carthage home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Carthage 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 Carthage 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 Carthage PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.