Lead Pipe Map

Missouri · population 2,192

Lead pipes in Hermann, MO

55 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Hermann (population 2,192) gets its water from Hermann PWS. That system reported 31 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,376, with 748 more of unknown material.

4.0% of Hermann PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Missouri average (3.3%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

31Lead
24Galvanized, replace
748Unknown material
573Non-lead

Latest lead test for Hermann PWS (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 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 Hermann PWS.

Water systems serving Hermann

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Hermann PWSMain system31247484.0%
Montgomery Co PWSD 1Serves nearby areas0000%

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 Hermann

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hermann PWS's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapHermann PWS details

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Hermann, MO have lead pipes?

Yes. Hermann PWS, which serves Hermann, reported 31 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 748 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Hermann?

EPA's service area maps place most of Hermann in Hermann PWS's service area (PWSID MO6010360). Montgomery Co PWSD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Hermann home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Hermann 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 Hermann 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 Hermann PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.