Missouri · 19 community water systems
Lead pipes in Barry County, MO
19 community water systems serving Barry County reported 1 lead and 1,434 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,736 of unknown material. The most are in Monett PWS.
18% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 18%
- Unknown 35%
- Non-lead 47%
Water systems serving Barry County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monett PWSMonett | 1 | 1,296 | 7 | 49% |
| Cassville PWSCassville | 0 | 134 | 1,274 | 8.1% |
| Wheaton PWSWheaton | 0 | 4 | 63 | 1.1% |
| Southwest Rural Water District 1Barry County | 0 | 0 | 723 | 0% |
| Butterfield PWSButterfield | 0 | 0 | 158 | 0% |
| Mo American Ozark MTN Water Company 1Shell Knob | 0 | 0 | 152 | 0% |
| Exeter PWSExeter | 0 | 0 | 122 | 0% |
| Ocwc Sweetwater BeachBarry County | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0% |
| Twin Rivers SubdBarry County | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0% |
| Knob Hill AcresShell Knob | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0% |
| Mo American Lakewood Manor SubdShell Knob | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0% |
| Brandy StationBarry County | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Central Crossing Acres IIBarry County | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Airport Homeowners Assn INCBarry County | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Washburn PWSWashburn | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Green Shores SubdBarry County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Kings River Beach Water Association INCBarry County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Shell Rock UtilitiesShell Knob | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Purdy PWSPurdy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Barry County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Barry County reported 1 lead and 1,434 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,736 of unknown material.
Which Barry County water systems have the most lead lines?
Monett PWS (1,297), Cassville PWS (134), Wheaton PWS (4).
How do I check my home in Barry 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.