Missouri · population 2,191
Lead pipes in Houston, MO
No lead lines reported
Most of Houston (population 2,191) gets its water from Houston PWS, which reported 986 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Houston 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Houston PWS (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 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 Houston PWS.
Water systems serving Houston
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Texas County PWSD 2Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Texas County PWSD 3Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 194 | 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 Houston
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Houston 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
- Licking3 lead + galv. lines
- Willow Springs232 lead + galv. lines
- Salem10 lead + galv. lines
- St. Robertno lead reported
- Waynesville1,713 unknown
- West Plains6,240 unknown
- Richland36 lead + galv. lines
- Rolla11,298 unknown
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Questions
Does Houston, MO have lead pipes?
Houston PWS, which serves Houston, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Houston?
EPA's service area maps place most of Houston in Houston PWS's service area (PWSID MO4010382). Texas County PWSD 2, Texas County PWSD 3 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Houston home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.