Missouri · population 2,723
Lead pipes in Portageville, MO
633 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Portageville (population 2,723) gets its water from Portageville PWS. That system reported 1 lead and 632 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,406, with 33 more of unknown material.
45% of Portageville 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 45%
- Unknown 2.3%
- Non-lead 53%
Latest lead test for Portageville PWS (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 6.2 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 Portageville PWS.
Water systems serving Portageville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portageville PWSMain system | 1 | 632 | 33 | 45% |
| New Madrid County PWSD 5Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Portageville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Portageville 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
- New Madridno lead reported
- Hayti138 lead + galv. lines
- Caruthersville2,004 unknown
- Malden300 unknown
- Campbell3 lead + galv. lines
- Kennett4,503 unknown
- Steele217 lead + galv. lines
- Dexter3,393 unknown
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Questions
Does Portageville, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Portageville PWS, which serves Portageville, reported 1 lead and 632 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 33 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Portageville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Portageville in Portageville PWS's service area (PWSID MO4010658). New Madrid County PWSD 5 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Portageville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Portageville 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 Portageville 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 Portageville PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.