Missouri · population 9,103
Lead pipes in Chillicothe, MO
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Chillicothe (population 9,103) gets its water from Chillicothe Municipal Utilities PWS. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,133, with 235 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Chillicothe Municipal Utilities 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 5.7%
- Non-lead 94%
Latest lead test for Chillicothe Municipal Utilities PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.1 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 Chillicothe Municipal Utilities PWS.
Water systems serving Chillicothe
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe Municipal Utilities PWSMain system | 1 | 0 | 235 | <0.1% |
| Livingston County PWSD 3 EastAlso serves parts of the city | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Livingston County PWSD 2Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Livingston County PWSD 4Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Chillicothe
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Chillicothe Municipal Utilities 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
- Trenton183 lead + galv. lines
- Gallatin24 lead + galv. lines
- Hamilton734 unknown
- Brookfield360 lead + galv. lines
- Carrollton22 unknown
- Marceline3 lead + galv. lines
- Milan13 lead + galv. lines
- Cameron8 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Chillicothe, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Chillicothe Municipal Utilities PWS, which serves Chillicothe, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 235 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Chillicothe?
EPA's service area maps place most of Chillicothe in Chillicothe Municipal Utilities PWS's service area (PWSID MO2010162). Livingston County PWSD 3 East, Livingston County PWSD 2, Livingston County PWSD 4 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Chillicothe home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Chillicothe Municipal Utilities 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 Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe Municipal Utilities PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.