Missouri · population 4,807
Lead pipes in Centralia, MO
53 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Centralia (population 4,807) gets its water from Centralia PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 53 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,148, with 1,251 more of unknown material.
2.5% of Centralia PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Missouri average (3.3%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.5%
- Unknown 58%
- Non-lead 39%
Latest lead test for Centralia PWS (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.3 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 Centralia PWS.
Water systems serving Centralia
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia PWSMain system | 0 | 53 | 1,251 | 2.5% |
| Boone County PWSD 10Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1,902 | 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 Centralia
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Centralia 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
- Hallsvilleno lead reported
- Mexico371 lead + galv. lines
- Auxvasse2 lead + galv. lines
- Paris4 lead + galv. lines
- Columbiano lead reported
- Moberly5 lead + galv. lines
- Fulton7 lead + galv. lines
- Huntsville14 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Centralia, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Centralia PWS, which serves Centralia, reported 0 lead and 53 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,251 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Centralia?
EPA's service area maps place most of Centralia in Centralia PWS's service area (PWSID MO3010152). Boone County PWSD 10 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Centralia home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Centralia 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 Centralia 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 Centralia PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.