Missouri · population 3,230
Lead pipes in Cuba, MO
1,446 lines still unidentified
Most of Cuba (population 3,230) gets its water from Cuba PWS. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,446 of 1,924 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Cuba 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 75%
- Non-lead 25%
Latest lead test for Cuba PWS (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.7 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 Cuba PWS.
Water systems serving Cuba
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuba PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,446 | 0% |
| Indian Hills Utilities Operating CompanyServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 600 | 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 Cuba
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cuba 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
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Questions
Does Cuba, MO have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Cuba PWS still lists 1,446 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Cuba?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cuba in Cuba PWS's service area (PWSID MO6010200). Indian Hills Utilities Operating Company also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cuba home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Cuba 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 Cuba 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 Cuba PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.