Missouri · population 1,852
Lead pipes in Gallatin, MO
24 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Gallatin (population 1,852) gets its water from Gallatin PWS. That system reported 10 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 904, with 1 more of unknown material.
2.7% of Gallatin PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Missouri average (3.3%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.5%
- Unknown 0.1%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for Gallatin PWS (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.3 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 Gallatin PWS.
Water systems serving Gallatin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin PWSMain system | 10 | 14 | 1 | 2.7% |
| Daviess County PWSD 2Serves nearby areas | 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 Gallatin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Gallatin 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
Check another water system
Questions
Does Gallatin, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Gallatin PWS, which serves Gallatin, reported 10 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Gallatin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Gallatin in Gallatin PWS's service area (PWSID MO1010299). Daviess County PWSD 2 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Gallatin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Gallatin 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 Gallatin 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 Gallatin PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.