Missouri · population 10,137
Lead pipes in Kennett, MO
4,503 lines still unidentified
Most of Kennett (population 10,137) gets its water from Kennett PWS. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 4,503 of 4,503 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Kennett 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 100%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Kennett PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.1 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 Kennett PWS.
Water systems serving Kennett
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 4,503 | 0% |
| Dunklin County PWSD 2Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 835 | 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 Kennett
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Kennett 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
- Senath146 lead + galv. lines
- Steele217 lead + galv. lines
- Hayti138 lead + galv. lines
- Campbell3 lead + galv. lines
- Caruthersville2,004 unknown
- Portageville633 lead + galv. lines
- Malden300 unknown
- New Madridno lead reported
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Questions
Does Kennett, MO have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Kennett PWS still lists 4,503 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kennett?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kennett in Kennett PWS's service area (PWSID MO4010417). Dunklin County PWSD 2 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kennett home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Kennett 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 Kennett 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 Kennett PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.