Missouri · population 6,226
Lead pipes in Peculiar, MO
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Peculiar (population 6,226) gets its water from Peculiar PWS. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,061, with 904 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Peculiar 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 44%
- Non-lead 56%
Latest lead test for Peculiar PWS (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected 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 Peculiar PWS.
Water systems serving Peculiar
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peculiar PWSMain system | 1 | 0 | 904 | <0.1% |
| Cass County PWSD 2Also serves parts of the city | 4 | 0 | 979 | 0.3% |
| Cass County PWSD 10Also serves parts of the city | 1 | 0 | 21 | <0.1% |
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 Peculiar
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Peculiar 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
- Raymore8,243 unknown
- Belton2 lead + galv. lines
- Harrisonville9 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Winnebagono lead reported
- Loch Lloydno lead reported
- Greenwood1,703 unknown
- Grandview1 lead + galv. lines
- Pleasant Hill9 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Peculiar, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Peculiar PWS, which serves Peculiar, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 904 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Peculiar?
EPA's service area maps place most of Peculiar in Peculiar PWS's service area (PWSID MO1010633). Cass County PWSD 2, Cass County PWSD 10 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Peculiar home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Peculiar 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 Peculiar 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 Peculiar PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.