Missouri · population 5,939
Lead pipes in Richmond, MO
4 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Richmond (population 5,939) gets its water from Richmond PWS. That system reported 3 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,837, with 333 more of unknown material.
0.1% of Richmond 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 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 88%
Latest lead test for Richmond PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 8.3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Richmond PWS.
Water systems serving Richmond
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond PWSMain system | 3 | 1 | 333 | 0.1% |
| Ray County Cons PWSD 2Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 3,694 | 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 Richmond
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Richmond 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
- Lexington2,437 unknown
- Excelsior Springsno lead reported
- Bucknerno lead reported
- Lawson1,084 unknown
- Odessa1 unknown
- Higginsville110 lead + galv. lines
- Oak Grove7 lead + galv. lines
- Kearney553 unknown
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Questions
Does Richmond, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Richmond PWS, which serves Richmond, reported 3 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 333 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Richmond?
EPA's service area maps place most of Richmond in Richmond PWS's service area (PWSID MO1010685). Ray County Cons PWSD 2 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Richmond home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.