Missouri · population 1,244
Lead pipes in La Plata, MO
10 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of La Plata (population 1,244) gets its water from Laplata PWS. That system reported 1 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 732, with 0 more of unknown material.
1.4% of Laplata 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 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Laplata PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.8 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 Laplata PWS.
Water systems serving La Plata
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laplata PWSMain system | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1.4% |
| Macon Co PWSD 1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 4,486 | 0% |
| Adair County PWSD 1Serves nearby areas | 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 La Plata
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Laplata 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
- Kirksville7,434 unknown
- Macon64 lead + galv. lines
- Edina23 lead + galv. lines
- Marceline3 lead + galv. lines
- Shelbina3 lead + galv. lines
- Memphis11 lead + galv. lines
- Brookfield360 lead + galv. lines
- Milan13 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does La Plata, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Laplata PWS, which serves La Plata, reported 1 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to La Plata?
EPA's service area maps place most of La Plata in Laplata PWS's service area (PWSID MO2010451). Macon Co PWSD 1, Adair County PWSD 1 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my La Plata home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Laplata 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 La Plata 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 Laplata PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.