Missouri · population 5,170
Lead pipes in Caruthersville, MO
2,004 lines still unidentified
Most of Caruthersville (population 5,170) gets its water from Caruthersville PWS. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,004 of 2,004 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Caruthersville 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%
- Unknown 100%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Caruthersville PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 11.4 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 Caruthersville PWS.
Water systems serving Caruthersville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruthersville PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 2,004 | 0% |
| Pemiscot County Con PWSD 1Serves 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 Caruthersville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Caruthersville 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
- Hayti138 lead + galv. lines
- Steele217 lead + galv. lines
- Portageville633 lead + galv. lines
- Kennett4,503 unknown
- Senath146 lead + galv. lines
- New Madridno lead reported
- Campbell3 lead + galv. lines
- Malden300 unknown
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Questions
Does Caruthersville, MO have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Caruthersville PWS still lists 2,004 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Caruthersville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Caruthersville in Caruthersville PWS's service area (PWSID MO4010143). Pemiscot County Con PWSD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Caruthersville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Caruthersville 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 Caruthersville 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 Caruthersville PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.