Missouri · population 170,596
Lead pipes in Springfield, MO
17 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Springfield (population 170,596) gets its water from City Utilities of Springfield. That system reported 1 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 90,421, with 84,955 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City Utilities of Springfield'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 94%
- Non-lead 6.0%
Latest lead test for City Utilities of Springfield (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 5.1 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 City Utilities of Springfield.
Water systems serving Springfield
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Utilities of SpringfieldMain system | 1 | 16 | 84,955 | <0.1% |
| James River AdditionAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Shell Rock UtilitiesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Springfield
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City Utilities of Springfield'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
- Battlefieldno lead reported
- Republicno lead reported
- Fremont Hillsno lead reported
- Nixano lead reported
- Ozarkno lead reported
- Rogersville2,273 unknown
- Fair Groveno lead reported
- Billingsno lead reported
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Questions
Does Springfield, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. City Utilities of Springfield, which serves Springfield, reported 1 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 84,955 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Springfield?
EPA's service area maps place most of Springfield in City Utilities of Springfield's service area (PWSID MO5010754). James River Addition, Shell Rock Utilities also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Springfield home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City Utilities of Springfield'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 Springfield 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 City Utilities of Springfield whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.