Missouri · population 130,900
Lead pipes in Columbia, MO
No lead lines reported
Most of Columbia (population 130,900) gets its water from University of Missouri Columbia, which reported 282 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of University of Missouri Columbia'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for University of Missouri Columbia (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 2 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 University of Missouri Columbia.
Water systems serving Columbia
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri ColumbiaMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Boone County Cons PWSD 1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 9,439 | 0% |
| Boone County PWSD 9Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1,454 | 0% |
| Kuhle H20Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 105 | 0% |
| City of Columbia UtilitiesServes nearby areas | 1 | 10 | 2,624 | <0.1% |
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 Columbia
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on University of Missouri Columbia'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
- Ashland9,439 unknown
- Hallsvilleno lead reported
- Centralia53 lead + galv. lines
- Fulton7 lead + galv. lines
- Boonville258 lead + galv. lines
- New Franklin2 lead + galv. lines
- Auxvasse2 lead + galv. lines
- Holts Summitno lead reported
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Questions
Does Columbia, MO have lead pipes?
University of Missouri Columbia, which serves Columbia, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Columbia?
EPA's service area maps place most of Columbia in University of Missouri Columbia's service area (PWSID MO3069001). Boone County Cons PWSD 1, Boone County PWSD 9, Kuhle H20, City of Columbia Utilities also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Columbia home has a lead service line?
Search your address on University of Missouri Columbia'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 Columbia 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 University of Missouri Columbia whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.