Missouri · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Audrain County, MO
7 community water systems serving Audrain County reported 178 lead and 201 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,634 of unknown material. The most are in Mo American Mexico.
3.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Missouri average (3.3%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.6%
- Unknown 45%
- Non-lead 52%
Water systems serving Audrain County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo American MexicoMexico | 178 | 193 | 1,326 | 6.8% |
| Laddonia PWSLaddonia | 0 | 4 | 38 | 1.3% |
| Farber PWSFarber | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2.7% |
| Monroe County PWSD 2Paris | 0 | 0 | 2,202 | 0% |
| Vandalia PWSVandalia | 0 | 0 | 1,162 | 0% |
| Audrain County Consolidated PWSD 2Mexico | 0 | 0 | 497 | 0% |
| Martinsburg PWSMartinsburg | 0 | 0 | 409 | 0% |
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 Audrain County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Audrain County reported 178 lead and 201 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,634 of unknown material.
Which Audrain County water systems have the most lead lines?
Mo American Mexico (371), Laddonia PWS (4), Farber PWS (4).
How do I check my home in Audrain 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.