Missouri · population 2,969
Lead pipes in Licking, MO
3 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Licking (population 2,969) gets its water from Licking PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 845, with 585 more of unknown material.
0.4% of Licking 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) 0.4%
- Unknown 69%
- Non-lead 30%
Latest lead test for Licking PWS (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.2 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 Licking PWS.
Water systems serving Licking
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licking PWSMain system | 0 | 3 | 585 | 0.4% |
| Texas County PWSD 4Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 175 | 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 Licking
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Licking 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
- Houstonno lead reported
- Salem10 lead + galv. lines
- St. Robertno lead reported
- Waynesville1,713 unknown
- Rolla11,298 unknown
- Willow Springs232 lead + galv. lines
- Dixon652 unknown
- Richland36 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Licking, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Licking PWS, which serves Licking, reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 585 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Licking?
EPA's service area maps place most of Licking in Licking PWS's service area (PWSID MO4010467). Texas County PWSD 4 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Licking home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Licking 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 Licking 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 Licking PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.