Missouri · population 1,692
Lead pipes in Steele, MO
217 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Steele (population 1,692) gets its water from Steele PWS. That system reported 2 lead and 215 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 994, with 0 more of unknown material.
22% of Steele 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 22%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 78%
Latest lead test for Steele PWS (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 2.3 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 Steele PWS.
Water systems serving Steele
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele PWSMain system | 2 | 215 | 0 | 22% |
| Pemiscot County Con PWSD 1Serves nearby areas | 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 Steele
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Steele 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
- Hayti138 lead + galv. lines
- Caruthersville2,004 unknown
- Kennett4,503 unknown
- Senath146 lead + galv. lines
- Portageville633 lead + galv. lines
- Campbell3 lead + galv. lines
- Malden300 unknown
- New Madridno lead reported
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Questions
Does Steele, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Steele PWS, which serves Steele, reported 2 lead and 215 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Steele?
EPA's service area maps place most of Steele in Steele PWS's service area (PWSID MO4010758). Pemiscot County Con PWSD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Steele home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Steele 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 Steele 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 Steele PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.