Missouri · population 2,859
Lead pipes in East Prairie, MO
1,799 lines still unidentified
Most of East Prairie (population 2,859) gets its water from East Prairie PWS. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,799 of 1,799 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of East Prairie 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 100%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for East Prairie PWS (Jan 2020–Dec 2022): 4.3 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, 1 still open for East Prairie PWS.
Water systems serving East Prairie
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Prairie PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,799 | 0% |
| Mississippi County PWSD 1Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 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 East Prairie
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on East Prairie 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
- Charleston1,667 unknown
- Sikeston6,458 unknown
- New Madridno lead reported
- Oran515 unknown
- Portageville633 lead + galv. lines
- Bloomfieldno lead reported
- Chaffeeno lead reported
- Scott2,252 unknown
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Questions
Does East Prairie, MO have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but East Prairie PWS still lists 1,799 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to East Prairie?
EPA's service area maps place most of East Prairie in East Prairie PWS's service area (PWSID MO4010235). Mississippi County PWSD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my East Prairie home has a lead service line?
Search your address on East Prairie 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 East Prairie 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 East Prairie PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.