Lead Pipe Map

Missouri · population 1,729

Lead pipes in Richland, MO

36 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Richland (population 1,729) gets its water from Richland PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 36 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,072, with 533 more of unknown material.

3.4% of Richland 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
36Galvanized, replace
533Unknown material
503Non-lead

Latest lead test for Richland PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Richland PWS.

Water systems serving Richland

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Richland PWSMain system0365333.4%
Pulaski County PWSD 1Serves nearby areas001330%

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 Richland

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

Find the official inventory mapRichland PWS details

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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 Richland, MO have lead pipes?

Yes. Richland PWS, which serves Richland, reported 0 lead and 36 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 533 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Richland?

EPA's service area maps place most of Richland in Richland PWS's service area (PWSID MO3010684). Pulaski County PWSD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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