Missouri · population 8,705
Lead pipes in Park Hills, MO
1,340 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Park Hills (population 8,705) gets its water from Park Hills PWS. That system reported 1,337 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,780, with 8 more of unknown material.
35% of Park Hills PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Missouri average (3.3%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 35%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 0.2%
- Non-lead 64%
Latest lead test for Park Hills PWS (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 8.6 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 Park Hills PWS.
Water systems serving Park Hills
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hills PWSMain system | 1,337 | 3 | 8 | 35% |
| St Francois County PWSD 2Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| St Francois County PWSD 1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 24 | 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 Park Hills
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Park Hills 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
- Desloge34 lead + galv. lines
- Farmington1 lead + galv. lines
- Leadwood445 lead + galv. lines
- Bonne Terre589 lead + galv. lines
- Ironton729 unknown
- Fredericktown7 lead + galv. lines
- De Sotono lead reported
- Ste. Genevieve23 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Park Hills, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Park Hills PWS, which serves Park Hills, reported 1,337 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Park Hills?
EPA's service area maps place most of Park Hills in Park Hills PWS's service area (PWSID MO4010279). St Francois County PWSD 2, St Francois County PWSD 1 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Park Hills home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Park Hills 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 Park Hills 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 Park Hills PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.