Missouri · population 2,219
Lead pipes in Willow Springs, MO
232 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Willow Springs (population 2,219) gets its water from Willow Springs PWS. That system reported 1 lead and 231 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 733, with 18 more of unknown material.
32% of Willow 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 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 32%
- Unknown 2.5%
- Non-lead 66%
Latest lead test for Willow Springs PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.4 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 Willow Springs PWS.
Water systems serving Willow Springs
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Springs PWSMain system | 1 | 231 | 18 | 32% |
| Howell County PWSD 3Also serves parts of the city | 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 Willow Springs
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Willow 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
- West Plains6,240 unknown
- Houstonno lead reported
- Licking3 lead + galv. lines
- Salem10 lead + galv. lines
- St. Robertno lead reported
- Waynesville1,713 unknown
- Lebanon2 lead + galv. lines
- Sparta825 unknown
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Questions
Does Willow Springs, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Willow Springs PWS, which serves Willow Springs, reported 1 lead and 231 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 18 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Willow Springs?
EPA's service area maps place most of Willow Springs in Willow Springs PWS's service area (PWSID MO4010862). Howell County PWSD 3 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Willow Springs home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Willow 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 Willow 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 Willow Springs PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.