Missouri · population 16,062
Lead pipes in Sikeston, MO
6,458 lines still unidentified
Most of Sikeston (population 16,062) gets its water from Sikeston PWS. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 6,458 of 6,458 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Sikeston 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 100%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Sikeston PWS (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.1 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 Sikeston PWS.
Water systems serving Sikeston
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikeston PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 6,458 | 0% |
| Miner PWSServes nearby areas | 0 | 19 | 0 | 4.0% |
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 Sikeston
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sikeston 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
- East Prairie1,799 unknown
- Charleston1,667 unknown
- Oran515 unknown
- Bloomfieldno lead reported
- New Madridno lead reported
- Chaffeeno lead reported
- Dexter3,393 unknown
- Scott2,252 unknown
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Questions
Does Sikeston, MO have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Sikeston PWS still lists 6,458 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sikeston?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sikeston in Sikeston PWS's service area (PWSID MO4010743). Miner PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sikeston home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Sikeston 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 Sikeston 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 Sikeston PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.