Lead Pipe Map

Missouri · population 16,177

Lead pipes in Poplar Bluff, MO

229 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Poplar Bluff (population 16,177) gets its water from Poplar Bluff PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 229 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,865, with 688 more of unknown material.

2.9% of Poplar Bluff PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Missouri average (3.3%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
229Galvanized, replace
688Unknown material
6,948Non-lead

Latest lead test for Poplar Bluff PWS (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): not detected 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 Poplar Bluff PWS.

Water systems serving Poplar Bluff

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Poplar Bluff PWSMain system02296882.9%
Butler County PWSD 1Serves nearby areas0000%

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 Poplar Bluff

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Poplar Bluff PWS's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapPoplar Bluff PWS details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Poplar Bluff, MO have lead pipes?

Yes. Poplar Bluff PWS, which serves Poplar Bluff, reported 0 lead and 229 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 688 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Poplar Bluff?

EPA's service area maps place most of Poplar Bluff in Poplar Bluff PWS's service area (PWSID MO4010656). Butler County PWSD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Poplar Bluff home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.