Missouri · population 2,780
Lead pipes in Owensville, MO
3 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Owensville (population 2,780) gets its water from Owensville PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,363, with 1 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Owensville 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) 0.2%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Owensville PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 4.6 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 Owensville PWS.
Water systems serving Owensville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owensville PWSMain system | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Gasconade PWSD #1Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 161 | 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 Owensville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Owensville 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
- Cuba1,446 unknown
- Linn159 unknown
- New Haven7 lead + galv. lines
- Hermann55 lead + galv. lines
- St. Clair33 lead + galv. lines
- Union5,307 unknown
- Washingtonno lead reported
- Marthasvilleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Owensville, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Owensville PWS, which serves Owensville, reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Owensville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Owensville in Owensville PWS's service area (PWSID MO6010618). Gasconade PWSD #1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Owensville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Owensville 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 Owensville 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 Owensville PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.