Missouri · population 7,842
Lead pipes in Pacific, MO
47 lines still unidentified
Most of Pacific (population 7,842) gets its water from Pacific PWS. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 47 of 2,703 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Pacific 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 1.7%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Pacific PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 10 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 Pacific PWS.
Water systems serving Pacific
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0% |
| Franklin County PWSD 3Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 3,068 | 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 Pacific
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Pacific 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
- Eureka10,669 lead + galv. lines
- Wildwood10,669 lead + galv. lines
- Byrnes Mill451 unknown
- Ellisville10,669 lead + galv. lines
- Clarkson Valley10,669 lead + galv. lines
- Ballwin10,669 lead + galv. lines
- Union5,307 unknown
- Winchester10,669 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Pacific, MO have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Pacific PWS still lists 47 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Pacific?
EPA's service area maps place most of Pacific in Pacific PWS's service area (PWSID MO6010620). Franklin County PWSD 3 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Pacific home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Pacific 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 Pacific 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 Pacific PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.