Missouri · population 4,581
Lead pipes in Fredericktown, MO
7 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fredericktown (population 4,581) gets its water from Fredericktown PWS. That system reported 7 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,143, with 260 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Fredericktown 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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 88%
Latest lead test for Fredericktown PWS (2025): not detected 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 Fredericktown PWS.
Water systems serving Fredericktown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericktown PWSMain system | 7 | 0 | 260 | 0.3% |
| Madison County PWSD 1 North and SouthAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 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 Fredericktown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Fredericktown 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
- Farmington1 lead + galv. lines
- Ironton729 unknown
- Park Hills1,340 lead + galv. lines
- Desloge34 lead + galv. lines
- Marble Hill73 lead + galv. lines
- Leadwood445 lead + galv. lines
- Perryville4,241 unknown
- Bonne Terre589 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Fredericktown, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Fredericktown PWS, which serves Fredericktown, reported 7 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 260 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fredericktown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fredericktown in Fredericktown PWS's service area (PWSID MO4010290). Madison County PWSD 1 North and South also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fredericktown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Fredericktown 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 Fredericktown 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 Fredericktown PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.