Missouri · population 1,749
Lead pipes in Milan, MO
13 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Milan (population 1,749) gets its water from Milan PWS. That system reported 12 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 791, with 452 more of unknown material.
1.6% of Milan 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 1.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 57%
- Non-lead 41%
Latest lead test for Milan PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.1 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 Milan PWS.
Water systems serving Milan
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan PWSMain system | 12 | 1 | 452 | 1.6% |
| Sullivan County PWSD 1Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,635 | 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 Milan
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Milan 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
- Unionville12 lead + galv. lines
- Trenton183 lead + galv. lines
- Brookfield360 lead + galv. lines
- Kirksville7,434 unknown
- Marceline3 lead + galv. lines
- La Plata10 lead + galv. lines
- Chillicothe1 lead + galv. lines
- Macon64 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Milan, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Milan PWS, which serves Milan, reported 12 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 452 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Milan?
EPA's service area maps place most of Milan in Milan PWS's service area (PWSID MO2010523). Sullivan County PWSD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Milan home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Milan 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 Milan 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 Milan PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.