Missouri · population 4,726
Lead pipes in Salem, MO
10 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Salem (population 4,726) gets its water from Salem PWS. That system reported 1 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,220, with 1,649 more of unknown material.
0.5% of Salem 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) 0.4%
- Unknown 74%
- Non-lead 25%
Latest lead test for Salem PWS (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.8 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 Salem PWS.
Water systems serving Salem
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem PWSMain system | 1 | 9 | 1,649 | 0.5% |
| Dent County PWSD 1Also serves parts of the city | 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 Salem
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Salem 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
- Licking3 lead + galv. lines
- Rolla11,298 unknown
- Cuba1,446 unknown
- Houstonno lead reported
- St. Robertno lead reported
- Dixon652 unknown
- Waynesville1,713 unknown
- Owensville3 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Salem, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Salem PWS, which serves Salem, reported 1 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,649 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Salem?
EPA's service area maps place most of Salem in Salem PWS's service area (PWSID MO4010721). Dent County PWSD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Salem home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.