Missouri · population 1,155
Lead pipes in Leadwood, MO
445 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Leadwood (population 1,155) gets its water from Leadwood PWS. That system reported 445 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 445, with 0 more of unknown material.
100% of Leadwood PWS'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 100%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Leadwood 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 Leadwood PWS.
Water systems serving Leadwood
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadwood PWSMain system | 445 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| St Francois County PWSD 2Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 10 | 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 Leadwood
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Leadwood 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
- Desloge34 lead + galv. lines
- Bonne Terre589 lead + galv. lines
- Park Hills1,340 lead + galv. lines
- Farmington1 lead + galv. lines
- Ironton729 unknown
- De Sotono lead reported
- Fredericktown7 lead + galv. lines
- Festus2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Leadwood, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Leadwood PWS, which serves Leadwood, reported 445 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Leadwood?
EPA's service area maps place most of Leadwood in Leadwood PWS's service area (PWSID MO4010456). St Francois County PWSD 2 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Leadwood home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Leadwood 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 Leadwood 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 Leadwood PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.