Missouri · population 2,042
Lead pipes in Merriam Woods, MO
No lead lines reported
Most of Merriam Woods (population 2,042) gets its water from Merriam Woods PWS, which reported 36 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Merriam Woods 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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Merriam Woods PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 for Merriam Woods PWS.
Water systems serving Merriam Woods
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merriam Woods PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Taney County PWSD 3Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Rockaway Beach PWSServes nearby areas | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.6% |
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 Merriam Woods
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Merriam Woods 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
- Forsyth445 unknown
- Hollister1,113 unknown
- Branson1 lead + galv. lines
- Reeds Spring1 lead + galv. lines
- Kimberling2 lead + galv. lines
- Sparta825 unknown
- Ozarkno lead reported
- Nixano lead reported
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Questions
Does Merriam Woods, MO have lead pipes?
Merriam Woods PWS, which serves Merriam Woods, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Merriam Woods?
EPA's service area maps place most of Merriam Woods in Merriam Woods PWS's service area (PWSID MO5036152). Taney County PWSD 3, Rockaway Beach PWS also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Merriam Woods home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Merriam Woods 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 Merriam Woods 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 Merriam Woods PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.