Missouri · population 1,569
Lead pipes in Salisbury, MO
16 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Salisbury (population 1,569) gets its water from Salisbury PWS. That system reported 2 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 980, with 40 more of unknown material.
1.6% of Salisbury 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.4%
- Unknown 4.1%
- Non-lead 94%
Latest lead test for Salisbury PWS (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.3 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 Salisbury PWS.
Water systems serving Salisbury
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury PWSMain system | 2 | 14 | 40 | 1.6% |
| Thomas Hill PWSD 1Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 2,653 | 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 Salisbury
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Salisbury 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
- Glasgow9 lead + galv. lines
- Huntsville14 lead + galv. lines
- Moberly5 lead + galv. lines
- Slater209 lead + galv. lines
- Fayette64 lead + galv. lines
- Marceline3 lead + galv. lines
- Macon64 lead + galv. lines
- New Franklin2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Salisbury, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Salisbury PWS, which serves Salisbury, reported 2 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 40 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Salisbury?
EPA's service area maps place most of Salisbury in Salisbury PWS's service area (PWSID MO2010722). Thomas Hill PWSD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Salisbury home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Salisbury 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 Salisbury 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 Salisbury PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.