Missouri · population 2,766
Lead pipes in Forsyth, MO
445 lines still unidentified
Most of Forsyth (population 2,766) gets its water from Taney County PWSD 1. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 445 of 965 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Taney County PWSD 1'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 46%
- Non-lead 54%
Latest lead test for Taney County PWSD 1 (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.2 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 Taney County PWSD 1.
Water systems serving Forsyth
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taney County PWSD 1Main system | 0 | 0 | 445 | 0% |
| Forsyth PWSAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 970 | 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 Forsyth
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Taney County PWSD 1'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
- Merriam Woodsno lead reported
- Hollister1,113 unknown
- Branson1 lead + galv. lines
- Reeds Spring1 lead + galv. lines
- Kimberling2 lead + galv. lines
- Sparta825 unknown
- Ozarkno lead reported
- Nixano lead reported
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Questions
Does Forsyth, MO have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Taney County PWSD 1 still lists 445 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Forsyth?
EPA's service area maps place most of Forsyth in Taney County PWSD 1's service area (PWSID MO5024599). Forsyth PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Forsyth home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Taney County PWSD 1'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 Forsyth 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 Taney County PWSD 1 whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.