Missouri · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Atchison County, MO
4 community water systems serving Atchison County reported 19 lead and 343 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 391 of unknown material. The most are in Rock Port PWS.
15% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Missouri average (3.3%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 14%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 69%
Water systems serving Atchison County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Port PWSRock Port | 0 | 296 | 0 | 39% |
| Tarkio Board of Public Works PWSTarkio | 19 | 29 | 276 | 5.0% |
| Fairfax PWSFairfax | 0 | 12 | 0 | 3.8% |
| Atchison County PWSD 1Watson | 0 | 6 | 115 | 1.6% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Atchison County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Atchison County reported 19 lead and 343 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 391 of unknown material.
Which Atchison County water systems have the most lead lines?
Rock Port PWS (296), Tarkio Board of Public Works PWS (48), Fairfax PWS (12).
How do I check my home in Atchison County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.