Missouri · population 53,605
Lead pipes in Joplin, MO
1,841 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Joplin (population 53,605) gets its water from Mo American Joplin. That system reported 1,198 lead and 643 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 31,176, with 20,366 more of unknown material.
5.9% of Mo American Joplin'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 3.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.1%
- Unknown 65%
- Non-lead 29%
Latest lead test for Mo American Joplin (2024): 5 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 Mo American Joplin.
Water systems serving Joplin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo American JoplinMain system | 1,198 | 643 | 20,366 | 5.9% |
| Redings Mill PWSAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0% |
| Jasper County PWSD 1Serves nearby areas | 1 | 0 | 1,997 | <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 Joplin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mo American Joplin'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
- Duquesne1,841 lead + galv. lines
- Webb5,038 unknown
- Duenweg2 lead + galv. lines
- Carterville180 lead + galv. lines
- Carl Junction1 lead + galv. lines
- Loma Linda1,841 lead + galv. lines
- Oronogono lead reported
- Carthage1,215 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Joplin, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Mo American Joplin, which serves Joplin, reported 1,198 lead and 643 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 20,366 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Joplin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Joplin in Mo American Joplin's service area (PWSID MO5010413). Redings Mill PWS, Jasper County PWSD 1 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Joplin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mo American Joplin'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 Joplin 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 Mo American Joplin whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.