Missouri · population 4,703
Lead pipes in Crystal, MO
7 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Crystal (population 4,703) gets its water from Crystal City PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,104, with 1,150 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Crystal City 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) 0.3%
- Unknown 55%
- Non-lead 45%
Latest lead test for Crystal City PWS (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.5 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 Crystal City PWS.
Water systems serving Crystal
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal City PWSMain system | 0 | 7 | 1,150 | 0.3% |
| Festus PWSServes nearby areas | 2 | 0 | 3,728 | <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 Crystal
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Crystal City 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
- Festus2 lead + galv. lines
- Herculaneum18 lead + galv. lines
- Pevelyno lead reported
- De Sotono lead reported
- Arnoldno lead reported
- Byrnes Mill451 unknown
- Green Park10,669 lead + galv. lines
- Sunset Hills10,669 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Crystal, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Crystal City PWS, which serves Crystal, reported 0 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,150 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Crystal?
EPA's service area maps place most of Crystal in Crystal City PWS's service area (PWSID MO6010198). Festus PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Crystal home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Crystal City 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 Crystal 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 Crystal City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.