Missouri · population 5,588
Lead pipes in Trenton, MO
183 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Trenton (population 5,588) gets its water from Trenton Municipal Utilities PWS. That system reported 180 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,728, with 2,042 more of unknown material.
6.7% of Trenton Municipal Utilities 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 6.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 75%
- Non-lead 18%
Latest lead test for Trenton Municipal Utilities PWS (2025): 3.8 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 Trenton Municipal Utilities PWS.
Water systems serving Trenton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Municipal Utilities PWSMain system | 180 | 3 | 2,042 | 6.7% |
| Grundy County PWSD 1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 24 | 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 Trenton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Trenton Municipal Utilities 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
- Chillicothe1 lead + galv. lines
- Gallatin24 lead + galv. lines
- Bethany6 lead + galv. lines
- Milan13 lead + galv. lines
- Hamilton734 unknown
- Brookfield360 lead + galv. lines
- Albanyno lead reported
- Cameron8 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Trenton, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Trenton Municipal Utilities PWS, which serves Trenton, reported 180 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,042 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Trenton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Trenton in Trenton Municipal Utilities PWS's service area (PWSID MO2010796). Grundy County PWSD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Trenton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Trenton Municipal Utilities 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 Trenton 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 Trenton Municipal Utilities PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.