Missouri · population 17,841
Lead pipes in Kirksville, MO
7,434 lines still unidentified
Most of Kirksville (population 17,841) gets its water from Kirksville PWS. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 7,434 of 7,890 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Kirksville 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 94%
- Non-lead 5.8%
Latest lead test for Kirksville 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 Kirksville PWS.
Water systems serving Kirksville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirksville PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 7,434 | 0% |
| Adair County PWSD 1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1,231 | 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 Kirksville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Kirksville 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
- La Plata10 lead + galv. lines
- Edina23 lead + galv. lines
- Memphis11 lead + galv. lines
- Milan13 lead + galv. lines
- Unionville12 lead + galv. lines
- Macon64 lead + galv. lines
- Marceline3 lead + galv. lines
- Brookfield360 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Kirksville, MO have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Kirksville PWS still lists 7,434 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kirksville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kirksville in Kirksville PWS's service area (PWSID MO2010429). Adair County PWSD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kirksville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Kirksville 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 Kirksville 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 Kirksville PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.