Missouri · population 5,493
Lead pipes in Waynesville, MO
1,713 lines still unidentified
Most of Waynesville (population 5,493) gets its water from Waynesville PWS. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,713 of 2,864 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Waynesville PWS'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 60%
- Non-lead 40%
Latest lead test for Waynesville PWS (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 7.1 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, 1 still open for Waynesville PWS.
Water systems serving Waynesville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesville PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,713 | 0% |
| Pulaski County PWSD 2Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Waynesville Northern Heights Est SubAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 159 | 0% |
| Pulaski County PWSD 1Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 133 | 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 Waynesville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Waynesville 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
- St. Robertno lead reported
- Richland36 lead + galv. lines
- Dixon652 unknown
- Lebanon2 lead + galv. lines
- Rolla11,298 unknown
- Licking3 lead + galv. lines
- Camdenton1,597 unknown
- Osage Beach365 unknown
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Questions
Does Waynesville, MO have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Waynesville PWS still lists 1,713 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Waynesville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Waynesville in Waynesville PWS's service area (PWSID MO3010841). Pulaski County PWSD 2, Waynesville Northern Heights Est Sub, Pulaski County PWSD 1 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Waynesville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Waynesville 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 Waynesville 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 Waynesville PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.