Missouri · population 1,331
Lead pipes in Sweet Springs, MO
160 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sweet Springs (population 1,331) gets its water from Sweet Springs PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 160 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 682, with 516 more of unknown material.
23% of Sweet Springs 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 23%
- Unknown 76%
- Non-lead 0.9%
Latest lead test for Sweet Springs PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2.6 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 Sweet Springs PWS.
Water systems serving Sweet Springs
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Springs PWSMain system | 0 | 160 | 516 | 23% |
| Pettis/Johnson/Saline PWSD 1Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 485 | 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 Sweet Springs
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sweet Springs 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
- Concordia3 lead + galv. lines
- La Monte48 unknown
- Marshall66 lead + galv. lines
- Higginsville110 lead + galv. lines
- Warrensburg5,011 unknown
- Slater209 lead + galv. lines
- Carrollton22 unknown
- Lexington2,437 unknown
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Questions
Does Sweet Springs, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Sweet Springs PWS, which serves Sweet Springs, reported 0 lead and 160 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 516 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sweet Springs?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sweet Springs in Sweet Springs PWS's service area (PWSID MO2010780). Pettis/Johnson/Saline PWSD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sweet Springs home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Sweet Springs 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 Sweet Springs 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 Sweet Springs PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.