Missouri · population 15,929
Lead pipes in Jackson, MO
No lead lines reported
Most of Jackson (population 15,929) gets its water from Jackson PWS, which reported 7,066 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Jackson 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 Jackson PWS (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1 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 Jackson PWS.
Water systems serving Jackson
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cape Perry County PWSD 1 SouthAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1,687 | 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 Jackson
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Jackson 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
- Cape Girardeau1 lead + galv. lines
- Scott2,252 unknown
- Chaffeeno lead reported
- Marble Hill73 lead + galv. lines
- Oran515 unknown
- Perryville4,241 unknown
- Sikeston6,458 unknown
- Charleston1,667 unknown
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Questions
Does Jackson, MO have lead pipes?
Jackson PWS, which serves Jackson, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Jackson?
EPA's service area maps place most of Jackson in Jackson PWS's service area (PWSID MO4010404). Cape Perry County PWSD 1 South also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Jackson home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.