Missouri · population 4,789
Lead pipes in Higginsville, MO
110 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Higginsville (population 4,789) gets its water from Higginsville PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 110 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,097, with 32 more of unknown material.
5.2% of Higginsville PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Missouri average (3.3%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.2%
- Unknown 1.5%
- Non-lead 93%
Latest lead test for Higginsville PWS (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected 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 Higginsville PWS.
Water systems serving Higginsville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higginsville PWSMain system | 0 | 110 | 32 | 5.2% |
| Laf Jo Saline County Cons PWSD 2Serves nearby areas | 1 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
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 Higginsville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Higginsville 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
- Concordia3 lead + galv. lines
- Lexington2,437 unknown
- Odessa1 unknown
- Sweet Springs160 lead + galv. lines
- Richmond4 lead + galv. lines
- Warrensburg5,011 unknown
- Oak Grove7 lead + galv. lines
- Carrollton22 unknown
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Questions
Does Higginsville, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Higginsville PWS, which serves Higginsville, reported 0 lead and 110 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 32 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Higginsville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Higginsville in Higginsville PWS's service area (PWSID MO1010363). Laf Jo Saline County Cons PWSD 2 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Higginsville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Higginsville 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 Higginsville 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 Higginsville PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.