Missouri · population 8,554
Lead pipes in Perryville, MO
4,241 lines still unidentified
Most of Perryville (population 8,554) gets its water from Perryville PWS. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 4,241 of 4,241 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Perryville 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 100%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Perryville PWS (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.9 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 Perryville PWS.
Water systems serving Perryville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perryville PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 4,241 | 0% |
| Perry County PWSD 1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 971 | 0% |
| Perry County PWSD 2Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 269 | 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 Perryville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Perryville 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
- Ste. Genevieve23 lead + galv. lines
- Fredericktown7 lead + galv. lines
- Jacksonno lead reported
- Marble Hill73 lead + galv. lines
- Farmington1 lead + galv. lines
- Cape Girardeau1 lead + galv. lines
- Park Hills1,340 lead + galv. lines
- Desloge34 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Perryville, MO have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Perryville PWS still lists 4,241 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Perryville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Perryville in Perryville PWS's service area (PWSID MO4010636). Perry County PWSD 1, Perry County PWSD 2 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Perryville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Perryville 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 Perryville 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 Perryville PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.