Missouri · population 1,823
Lead pipes in Slater, MO
209 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Slater (population 1,823) gets its water from Slater PWS. That system reported 93 lead and 116 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,058, with 119 more of unknown material.
20% of Slater PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Missouri average (3.3%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 8.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 11%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 69%
Latest lead test for Slater PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 5.5 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 Slater PWS.
Water systems serving Slater
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slater PWSMain system | 93 | 116 | 119 | 20% |
| Saline County PWSD 2Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 206 | 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 Slater
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Slater 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
- Marshall66 lead + galv. lines
- Glasgow9 lead + galv. lines
- Salisbury16 lead + galv. lines
- Fayette64 lead + galv. lines
- New Franklin2 lead + galv. lines
- Boonville258 lead + galv. lines
- Carrollton22 unknown
- Sweet Springs160 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Slater, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Slater PWS, which serves Slater, reported 93 lead and 116 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 119 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Slater?
EPA's service area maps place most of Slater in Slater PWS's service area (PWSID MO2010745). Saline County PWSD 2 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Slater home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Slater 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 Slater 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 Slater PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.