Missouri · population 4,836
Lead pipes in Desloge, MO
34 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Desloge (population 4,836) gets its water from Desloge PWS. That system reported 34 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,948, with 1,911 more of unknown material.
1.7% of Desloge 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 1.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 98%
- Non-lead 0.2%
Latest lead test for Desloge PWS (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 3.7 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Desloge PWS.
Water systems serving Desloge
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desloge PWSMain system | 34 | 0 | 1,911 | 1.7% |
| Park Hills PWSServes nearby areas | 1,337 | 3 | 8 | 35% |
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 Desloge
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Desloge 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
- Bonne Terre589 lead + galv. lines
- Leadwood445 lead + galv. lines
- Park Hills1,340 lead + galv. lines
- Farmington1 lead + galv. lines
- De Sotono lead reported
- Ironton729 unknown
- Festus2 lead + galv. lines
- Fredericktown7 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Desloge, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Desloge PWS, which serves Desloge, reported 34 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,911 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Desloge?
EPA's service area maps place most of Desloge in Desloge PWS's service area (PWSID MO4011441). Park Hills PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Desloge home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Desloge 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 Desloge 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 Desloge PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.