Missouri · population 1,257
Lead pipes in Rich Hill, MO
189 lines still unidentified
Most of Rich Hill (population 1,257) gets its water from Rich Hill PWS. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 189 of 724 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Rich Hill 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 26%
- Non-lead 74%
Latest lead test for Rich Hill 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 no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Rich Hill PWS.
Water systems serving Rich Hill
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 189 | 0% |
| Bates County PWSD 4Serves 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 Rich Hill
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rich Hill 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
- Nevada554 unknown
- Appleton47 lead + galv. lines
- Adrian27 lead + galv. lines
- El Dorado Springs32 lead + galv. lines
- Archie2 lead + galv. lines
- Garden2 lead + galv. lines
- Clinton38 lead + galv. lines
- Harrisonville9 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Rich Hill, MO have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Rich Hill PWS still lists 189 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rich Hill?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rich Hill in Rich Hill PWS's service area (PWSID MO1010682). Bates County PWSD 4 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rich Hill home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Rich Hill 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 Rich Hill 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 Rich Hill PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.