Missouri · population 4,595
Lead pipes in Lexington, MO
2,437 lines still unidentified
Most of Lexington (population 4,595) gets its water from Lexington PWS. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,437 of 2,504 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Lexington 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 97%
- Non-lead 2.7%
Latest lead test for Lexington PWS (Jul 2024–Dec 2024): 2 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 Lexington PWS.
Water systems serving Lexington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 2,437 | 0% |
| Laf Jo Saline County Cons PWSD 2Serves nearby areas | 1 | 0 | 0 | <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 Lexington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lexington 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
- Richmond4 lead + galv. lines
- Higginsville110 lead + galv. lines
- Odessa1 unknown
- Bucknerno lead reported
- Oak Grove7 lead + galv. lines
- Concordia3 lead + galv. lines
- Grain Valley1 unknown
- Excelsior Springsno lead reported
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Questions
Does Lexington, MO have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Lexington PWS still lists 2,437 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lexington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lexington in Lexington PWS's service area (PWSID MO1010464). Laf Jo Saline County Cons PWSD 2 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lexington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lexington 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 Lexington 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 Lexington PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.