Missouri · population 1,727
Lead pipes in Memphis, MO
11 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Memphis (population 1,727) gets its water from Memphis PWS. That system reported 6 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,036, with 301 more of unknown material.
1.1% of Memphis 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 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 29%
- Non-lead 70%
Latest lead test for Memphis PWS (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.5 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 Memphis PWS.
Water systems serving Memphis
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis PWSMain system | 6 | 5 | 301 | 1.1% |
| Scotland County Cons PWSD 1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Memphis
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Memphis 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
- Edina23 lead + galv. lines
- Kahokano lead reported
- Kirksville7,434 unknown
- La Plata10 lead + galv. lines
- Canton1 lead + galv. lines
- Unionville12 lead + galv. lines
- Macon64 lead + galv. lines
- Milan13 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Memphis, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Memphis PWS, which serves Memphis, reported 6 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 301 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Memphis?
EPA's service area maps place most of Memphis in Memphis PWS's service area (PWSID MO2010513). Scotland County Cons PWSD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Memphis home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Memphis 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 Memphis 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 Memphis PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.