Missouri · population 3,525
Lead pipes in Malden, MO
300 lines still unidentified
Most of Malden (population 3,525) gets its water from Malden PWS. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 300 of 300 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Malden 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 100%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Malden PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2.5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015, 1 still open for Malden PWS.
Water systems serving Malden
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malden PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 300 | 0% |
| Dunklin County PWSD 1Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 201 | 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 Malden
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Malden 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
- Campbell3 lead + galv. lines
- Dexter3,393 unknown
- Bloomfieldno lead reported
- Portageville633 lead + galv. lines
- New Madridno lead reported
- Kennett4,503 unknown
- Poplar Bluff229 lead + galv. lines
- Hayti138 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Malden, MO have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Malden PWS still lists 300 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Malden?
EPA's service area maps place most of Malden in Malden PWS's service area (PWSID MO4010490). Dunklin County PWSD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Malden home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Malden 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 Malden 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 Malden PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.